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IMAGES have been released by Tasmania Police as the hunt to find out who hurt little penguins on a Burnie beach last weekend.
Police hope the images, captured by CCTV, will help members of the public, upset by the alleged abuse of the native bird life, identify a group of people who may be able to help police with their investigation.
Members of the public alerted police to the incident on Sunday night — around the time little penguins make their nightly pilgrimage up the beach to their burrows.
Police said they continued to work with Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service to find the culprits.
One penguin required veterinary attention.
Police are particularly interested in finding a young woman they say was carrying a distinctive, brightly-coloured backpack.
“Police believe the people in the attached pictures can assist with their investigation,” they said.
Anyone with information in relation to the identity of these people is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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