Burglary Series – Longford and Epping Forest
At about 8pm on Saturday the 1/8/2015 a white Ford Courier utility was used to steal a quantity of petrol form and Invermay Service Station. Enquires at the time established that this vehicle had just been stolen from Kings Meadows.
At about 11pm a burglary occurred at the Longford Convenience Store in Marlborough St, Longford. Offenders have forced entry and attempted to steal cigarettes. Two vehicles were seen leaving the scene a white Ford Courier utility and a silver Ford Festiva.
Then at about 1138pm the alarms were activated at the Epping Forest Road House. On attendance significant damage had occurred to the front of the business. CCTV footage shows a white Ford Courier utility ramming the building and a number of offenders entering and stealing items.
The Ford Courier was badly damaged but was driven from the scene at Epping Forest. The vehicles registration number is DP5036 and is still outstanding.
A number of police units were in the area soon after but the vehicle was not located.
Any information in relation to this matter can be reported to Launceston CIB or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.