Tasmania Police are investigating a terrifying incident where teenagers at East Devonport allegedly threw a rock at a car driven by a learner and smashed the vehicle's window.
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Devonport Police Inspector John King has issued a warning about the dangers of throwing rocks at cars.
"As shown by a recent serious crash in the South of the state, throwing rocks at vehicles can have serious consequences," inspector King said.
His comments follow an incident in October where a truck crashed into the bedroom of a Claremont home.
A report said that police were investigating whether a rock was thrown from an overpass into the truck's cabin, causing the driver to lose control.
Concerning the East Devonport matter, Inspector King said police responded to a call on November 7 about youths having thrown a small rock causing damage to a car window.
Inspector King said police searched the immediate area however were unable to locate the youths.
"Details were obtained from the complainant with investigations continuing in an effort to identify the offenders," Inspector King said.
One of the distressed car occupants Tamara Miller posted about it on Facebook.
The post said she saw three teenagers estimated to be about 16 years old throw the rocks.
"Tell their parents I am looking for them," the post said.
"They just smashed my car window whilst driving home from getting (***) from work (*** was driving and is a learner driver)....they threw a rock through it just after 11 pm next to the big traffic lights as you come into East Devonport from the highway onto Tarleton St.
"Police have been notified, if these are your kids, do the honest thing and take responsibility.
"I got a good look at them and police have descriptions."
It did not appear to be an isolated incident as in April, police also investigated reports of a group of young offenders throwing rocks and shopping trolleys from Devonport's multi-level car park, endangering lives and costing an estimated $40,000 in vandalism.
Reports appeared on social media from upset occupants of vehicles allegedly hit by rocks thrown from the car park.
At the time, Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff said the council reported the incidents to police and provided CCTV footage.
Inspector King encouraged people to report any incident of this nature, particularly those associated with video evidence, to ensure the appropriate action can be taken against the offenders.
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Libby Bingham
The Advocate reporter in Devonport. Contact Libby at 0447176804 or libby.bingham@austcommunitymedia.com.au
The Advocate reporter in Devonport. Contact Libby at 0447176804 or libby.bingham@austcommunitymedia.com.au
