In the early hours of Tuesday 24th March 2015, unknown offenders have made attempts to enter three accommodation premises in the Cradle Mountain area.

Shortly after midnight three offenders were disturbed by staff in the office area of the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village. Minutes later they were disturbed again trying to gain access to the reception area of the Cradle Mountain Hotel.

Later they were allegedly able to gain entry to the office area of the Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat and escape with a quantity of property.

This morning Detectives from the Devonport CIB and Devonport Uniform Police attended addresses in Devonport and took a female youth and two men into custody.

One, a 20 year old man from Devonport was sought in relation to the burglaries at Cradle Mountain and in the Devonport area. He and another 22 year old man from Devonport were subsequently charged with a number of counts of aggravated burglary, burglary and stealing matters and will appear at an out of hours sitting of the Devonport Magistrates Court this evening. The female youth will be dealt with by way of Youth Justice Diversion.

A large amount of property was recovered.  Enquiries are continuing and Detectives expect that other people will be charged in relation to these matters.

Detective Senior Sergeant Richard Chugg said;

“This series of crime in the Cradle Mountain area is a very rare event. The timely manner in which the alleged offenders were located was largely due to information provided by members of the community. As always, we are appreciative of any information relayed.”

Anyone with information in relation to this matter is asked to contact Devonport CIB on 6478 4036 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.