A man has been charged in relation to a series of burglaries and motor vehicle stealings committed throughout Western Junction and the West Tamar area last month.
Police will allege that the 28-year-old Ravenswood man stole various property including power tools to an approximate value of $80,000 during his crime spree. The man has been charged with 11 counts of burglary, 9 counts of stealing and 3 counts of motor vehicle stealing.
During the investigation, police conducted multiple searches and recovered a large quantity of stolen power tools, most of which have now been returned to the owners.
The man was detained in custody and will appear in an after-hours court tonight.
If anyone has any further information to these matters, they are asked to contact Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
