Three people have been charged following the alleged armed robbery of a 75-year-old South Launceston man on Saturday night.
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Tasmania Police said a 51-year-old man and 37-year-old woman from Newnham and a 21-year-old Rocherlea man would face an out of hours Launceston court over the incident.
Police will allege the individuals attended the Heather Street residence about 8.45pm armed with a firearm, and a confrontation took place where the 75-year-old was assaulted and property was stolen before the trio left the residence.
The 75-year-old man remains in a stable condition at the Launceston General Hospital.
Police are asking for witnesses with information about a gold Nissan Pulsar in Heather Street, Launceston between 8.30pm and 9.15pm on Saturday, or in the area of Morris Street, Prospect between 7pm and 10pm on Saturday.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour in either of these areas, or who may have CCTV footage, is urged to contact Launceston Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.
