On 2  April 2012, Detectives from Eastern Criminal Investigation Branch interviewed a 32 year old male from West Moonah for Burglary and Stealing.

He was charged with 12 counts of burglary and 8 counts of stealing in relation to business burglaries at Kingston, Moonah,  Warrane, New Norfolk and Sorell.

The arrest was as a result of an ongoing investigation being performed by members of  Eastern Criminal Investigation Branch into a recent spate of business burglaries in the greater Hobart area.

He was charged and detained to appear at the Hobart Magistrates Court on 3 April 2012. 

Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in the investigation and ask anyone who may have further information pertaining to the burglary of businesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact their local police station.  

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