Two people have been charged after police recovered approximately $60,000 worth of stolen property during a planned search operation at a private residence at Longford yesterday.
Items including tools, electrical equipment, jewellery and a significant quantity of copper wire were seized and are believed to have been stolen during a series of burglaries across the Northern District since early March.
A 32-year-old Longford man has been charged with multiple offences including aggravated burglary, burglary, stealing, and unlawful possession of property.
He was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on May 15.
A 31-year-old Longford woman has been charged with multiple offences including receiving stolen property, being in possession of stolen property, and aggravated burglary.
She was detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court today.
Investigations into the burglaries are continuing, and police urge anyone with information to contact 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or via crimestopperstas.com.au
