Unlawfully set fire to property

On Saturday the 5th of January 2019 at around 12:40am the Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police were called to a fire in Cameron Street, Launceston.  It was found that a deliberately lit fire had destroyed a motor vehicle and caused significant damage to a second motor vehicle and an adjacent building.  The building primarily suffered smoke damage.

The estimated value of the damage caused is approximately $75,000.

As a result of investigations a 35 year old woman was arrested and charged with several fire related offences.  She was detained to appear in an after-hours court.

Police would like to speak with any members of the public who observed any suspicious activity in the area of Cameron Street and Wellington Street at around 12:40am on Saturday the 5th of January 2019.

Information can be provided by calling Launceston CIB on 6777 3915.

Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au