Shacks across the state have been targeted by thieves, sparking a warning from Tasmania Police.
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Officers are investigating a number of aggravated burglaries on October 18 at Arthurs Lake, Wilburville and Woods Lake in the Central Highlands as well as Cressy, Hollow Tree and Woodsdale.
Police are also seeking information about a suspicious vehicle spotted in the areas where shacks have been hit – police believe it was a silver Dodge Caliber station wagon.
“Police are urging people to check their shacks, or have their shacks checked by neighbours for unlawful entry as they believe that offences have occurred that have either not yet been discovered or have not yet been reported,” Detective Elise Clark said.
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A number of items have been recovered by police, including jewellery, money boxes, medals and car keys.
Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Melissa Mobbs
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
