Source: Tasmania Police
Taskforce Raven seizes stolen property during targeted Newnham search
Thursday, 6 February 2025 – 10:49 am.
A man has been charged with multiple burglary and stealing offences after police seized $3000 worth of stolen property during a targeted search at Newnham.
Members of Taskforce Raven arrested the man on Wednesday 5 February in relation to an investigation into an aggravated burglary.
During a subsequent search of a Newnham residence, taskforce members seized a quantity of power tools believed to have been stolen during recent burglaries.
The man has been charged with aggravated burglary, stealing, attempted stealing, burglary, computer-related fraud, possession of stolen property.
He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.
Sergeant Ivan Radosavijevic said Taskforce Raven commenced on Monday 3 February and had already seen strong results.
“The taskforce will focus on crime reduction, by targeting recidivist offenders,” he said.
“Anyone with information about recidivist offending or anti-social behaviour in the Northern District should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000”.