A motorcyclist was spotted by police driving dangerously with a child onboard at Newnham on Tuesday.
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Tasmania Police released an image of the driver and child to the public on Friday, appealing for assistance to locate and identify the motorcyclist.
Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson from Launceston Uniform said most of the community would find the image confronting.
"For most people, particularly parents, this image would be confronting," he said.
"Seeing an example of such a deliberately reckless and negligent act which places an innocent child at risk is beyond belief."
Launceston officers attempted to intercept the motorcycle on Mallard Place, Newnham, shortly before noon on Tuesday, but the rider failed to stop and evaded at high speed towards Mowbray.
Police did not pursue the rider, but other officers saw the motorcycle a short time later and captured the attached image, to try and identify the person.
"As police, we work hard to keep our roads safe across the state but unfortunately examples like this highlight what we are sometimes up against," acting Inspector Hanson said.
"Road safety is a community issue, and Tasmania Police are always seeking support from members of the public.
- Launceston Police is seeking information from the public to identify the rider and information can be provided to police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
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