At 3.35am on Wednesday12 June 2013 there was a burglary at Australian Chainsaw Products, Connector Park Drive, Kings Meadows. Twelve new Stihl chainsaws were stolen from the business during the burglary.

It is believed that a number of persons are responsible for the burglary, and that they used a stolen blue Daewoo Nubira sedan during the commission of the burglary. The car was later burnt out at Canning Street, Launceston.

Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch is currently investigating the matter and would like to hear from anyone who may have information regarding this matter. Police are particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have been offered new chainsaws for sale.

Information can be given directly to the Launceston CIB on 6336 3701 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.