26-year-old man charged with nine counts of stealing
A Lindisfarne man has been accused of stealing alcohol, cosmetics, clothes and more in a stealing spree across Hobart. Details.
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Cosmetics, clothes, alcohol: Man’s alleged stealing spree
October 28, 10:30am: A Lindisfarne man has been accused of stealing alcohol, cosmetics, clothes and more in a stealing spree across Hobart.
It’s believed the 26-year-old stole $3000 worth of goods from businesses in Hobart, New Town, North Hobart, Mornington and Rosny from September 13.
He’s been charged with nine counts of stealing, injuring property, possessing a thing used for the administration of a controlled drug, two counts of unlawful possession of a dangerous article in a public place, unlawful possession of property, 13 counts of breach of bail and two counts of failing to appear in court.
The man was due to appear at the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Anyone with information can anonymously provide it to Crime Stoppers or Tasmania Police on 131 444.
Shots Fired at Bridgewater
October 27: Shots were fired at a home in Bridgewater about 10:30 on Saturday night, police say.
The gun was fired on Scott Road, in what authorities say was an isolate incident.
No one was injured.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 131 444.