Just after midnight on Sunday 22 November, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service, responded to a report of an attempted burglary of the Albert Road Store at 68 Albert Road, Moonah.

Witnesses were alerted to the incident after a white Holden Commodore was driven into the front of the store in an apparent attempt to gain entry.  As a result, the Commodore and the front façade of the store caught alight.

The attempt to enter the store was unsuccessful and no property was stolen. Only minor damage was caused to some signage at the front of the store and no persons were injured.

Two people were seen to flee the scene and leave the area in a black Toyota Van.

As a result, two men from Launceston, were later taken into custody and are currently assisting police with inquiries in relation to the matter.

Glenorchy CIB would like to hear from any persons who may have observed the black van, acting suspiciously in and around the Moonah area on Saturday 21 November and Sunday 22 November 2015.