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One youth in custody as Tasmania Police search for second alleged car thief in Risdon Vale

A youth is in custody and police are searching for a second alleged offender after a car theft on Hobart’s Eastern Shore this morning.

A YOUTH is in custody and police are searching for a second alleged offender after a stolen vehicle incident in Risdon Vale on Saturday morning,

Police received a report of dangerous driving involving a white Mitsubishi Triton in the Geilston Bay area about 11.30am on Saturday.

A number of police units attended the area, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

A youth was taken into custody without incident a short time later in bushland at Risdon Vale.

Police are currently searching the Risdon Vale area for a second alleged offender, last seen wearing a white T-shirt.

Anyone with information should contact Police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au

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