Young Launceston man arrested as police uncover $170,000 crime spree

The young man has been remanded in custody. Image / File

A young man has been arrested in a raid at two Launceston properties, uncovering a $170,000 crime spree.

The 21-year-old will face court on 21 burglary charges and 23 stealing charges after police searched properties in Prospect and South Launceston on Friday.

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Police allege the man stole property worth approximately $170,000 from the north and west of the state between August and December of last year.

He was remanded in custody and will reappear in court today.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Launceston. Image / File
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