Tasmania Police's Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch have charged four people with aggravated robbery and armed robbery over two unrelated incidents.
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The charges, were laid in the 24 hours leading into Friday afternoon
On October 30, police allege an act of aggravated robbery took place at City Park about 2am.
According to police, the alleged victim was walking through the park when he was assaulted and had his property stolen.
The man's injuries were non-life threatening.
The Launceston CIB charged a 16-year-old youth from Waverley and a 18-year-old Ravenswood man for the alleged incident.
In a separate incident, police allege at 6.50am, on November 11, a person entered a Ravenswood business armed with what appeared to be a firearm.
According to police, no one was injured during the incident, however, a quantity of cash was stolen from the premises.Two offenders were taken into custody shortly after the incident.
Police charged a 30-year-old man from Ravenswood and a 35-year-old man from Ravenswood with aggravated armed robbery for the alleged offence.
Both have been bailed to appear in court at a later date.
A third offender remains on the run and police would like to hear from any person who saw three men acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the Ravenswood shopping area in the early hours of Friday.
Information can be provided by contacting Tasmania Police on 131 444.
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Satria Dyer-Darmawan
Satria Dyer-Darmawan is a journalist for The Examiner and considers himself to be an all rounder. Originally from the Central Coast of NSW, Satria has worked in Alice Springs and North Queensland and isn't afraid to immerse himself in regional communities.
Satria Dyer-Darmawan is a journalist for The Examiner and considers himself to be an all rounder. Originally from the Central Coast of NSW, Satria has worked in Alice Springs and North Queensland and isn't afraid to immerse himself in regional communities.
