Driver Charged After Evading Police

Tasmania Police have charged two men with multiple offences including evade police after a number of crashes in the Hobart area yesterday.

Tasmania Police were notified of a Silver Volkswagen Golf driving recklessly in the Hobart bus mall and surrounding CBD area around 4.00pm yesterday.

Police allege the vehicle was involved in a number of crashes where it failed to stop. An hour later the vehicle was involved in a hit and run crash in Risdon.
The vehicle later stopped due to a mechanical issue.

An 18 year old man and a 19 year old man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today charged with multiple driving and property offences.

Anyone who may have witnessed the vehicle in the Hobart area to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au