Police have charged a 13-year-old boy following significant damage to the University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie.

On Monday 4 May 2026, university staff reported several windows at the campus had been smashed over the weekend.

Detectives from the Western Criminal Investigation Branch commenced an investigation and, following enquiries, identified a 13-year-old as the alleged offender.

The estimated replacement cost for the damaged windows is approximately $300,000.

Police continue to work closely with the University of Tasmania and Burnie City Council as part of the investigation.

The youth has been charged and bailed to appear before the Burnie Magistrates Court (Youth Justice Division) at a later date.

Anyone with information in relation to the matter is asked to contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.