A Campbell Town man has been charged with more than 32 offences after a string of alleged burglaries across Launceston.
Police say at least 13 businesses were targeted, most of them in the city’s CBD.
Investigators searched a home at Newnham three times and found and seized stolen property. A 42-year-old man was then arrested.
He has been charged with 11 counts of burglary, four counts of attempted burglary, three counts of trespass and 12 counts of stealing.
He also faces charges of motor vehicle stealing, unlawful possession of property and minor drug offences.
He was held in custody to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court today.
“Tasmania Police is actively working to address business burglaries and crime within CBD precincts and across broader districts through targeted patrols and engagement with retailers, business owners and local council,” a spokesperson said.
That work includes targeted patrols and working with retailers, business owners and the local council.
“Community members and business owners are urged to contact police in a timely manner to report such incidents,” police said in a statement.
“Reporting helps police to identify trends, allocate resources and target patrols to areas where offending is occurring.”
