Four people have been charged over an armed robbery at a Burnie hotel where a man was allegedly bashed with a pole and had his car stolen.
Police arrested three men and a woman on Monday following the incident at a Wilson Street hotel the previous day.
Officers say the victim went to a room at the hotel, where he was assaulted by several people known to him.
His belongings, including a white 2003 Holden Berlina, were stolen.
The man was allegedly hit with a pole during the attack and suffered minor injuries.
A 31-year-old man, 26-year-old woman and 29-year-old man have been charged with aggravated armed robbery, motor vehicle stealing and stealing.
The trio were remanded in custody to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
A 19-year-old man was charged with the same offences but was released on bail to appear at a later date.
Police have described the matter as an “isolated incident” involving people who knew each other.
The stolen Holden, registration EW7676, has not yet been located.
Authorities have appealed for public help to locate the vehicle.
“Anyone with information in relation to the incident or current location of the stolen vehicle is asked to contact police,” a spokesperson said.
Information can be provided to police on 131 444 or to Crime Stoppers anonymously.
