An ice user has pleaded guilty to stealing cash and property from at least 15 businesses in Launceston.
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Joseph William Freeman, of Trevallyn, appeared before Magistrate Simon Brown in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
He previously pleaded guilty to some charges, a handful of charges were dismissed and he entered guilty pleas for the remaining charges.
Freeman's crimes include a week in January where the 26-year-old committed a burglary nearly every night, often causing up to a $1000 damage to each business by smashing window panels or breaking doors to gain access.
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The court heard on a number of occasions Freeman had a getaway driver.
During an interview with police in February, Freeman said he used the stolen money to buy drugs and sold stolen items for the same reason.
Freeman used a stolen credit card to withdraw cash and purchase items, racking up a total of $4237.
Some of the businesses targeted during Freeman's crime spree include Goodyear Autocare, Barbeques Galore, Tsing Wah Asian Grocers, Better Health Pharmacy, Every Batter, Tasmanian Hazara Market, JAX Tyres Launceston and Reece Plumbing.
Freeman also pleaded guilty to a number of drug offences.
The court was told Freeman caused up to $20,000 damage to a house he was renting with his partner.
Magistrate Brown adjourned sentencing until May 20 so an assessment of Freeman's eligibility for a drug treatment order could be completed.