At approximately 1:00am on Wednesday 23 September 2015, Tasmania Police responded to a report of a firearm discharge at a residence in Old Beach.

A number of shots were discharged into two vehicles in the driveway and the roof line of the residence. There were no injuries as a result of the discharges.

A short time later at approximately 1:30am, Tasmania Police responded to a report of several shots having been fired at a residence in Claremont.

Shots had been discharged into three vehicles and the front of the residence. There were no injuries as a result of those discharges.

Uniform, CIB and Forensic Services officers attended the scenes. Police believe the two incidents are linked.

A small dark coloured vehicle was observed leaving the scene of the first incident at Old Beach.

Tasmania Police treat all crimes involving firearms seriously and seek assistance from anyone who has information that may assist in the investigation into these crimes.

Any information can be forwarded via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.