Police say a “number of firearms” are unaccounted for after an alleged burglary in Tasmania’s north-west yesterday.
A 35-year-old Launceston man and a 27-year-old Northern Tasmanian woman have been charged after allegedly breaking into a home near Natone.
The pair are facing numerous offences including motor vehicle stealing, drug-related charges and breaches of bail, with police confirming the stolen firearms have not yet been recovered.
Tasmania Police said no one was physically injured during the incident, which occurred in the rural area approximately 15 kilometres south of Burnie.
Police had earlier warned the public of two men wearing dark hooded tops and dark pants who may have been attempting to hitchhike in the area shortly after the incident.
“Police would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while investigations were undertaken yesterday,” a police spokesperson said.
The male suspect will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 1 October, while the female suspect has been detained to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court today.
Police are now calling for public assistance to help locate the missing weapons.
“Investigations into the incident are continuing and anyone with information should contact Police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or crimestopperstas.com.au,” the spokesperson said
