Five people charged with burglary and stealing

As part of the ongoing investigation into a burglary at a supermarket in Brighton this morning, police have charged five people with burglary and stealing. 

A 24-year-old woman from New Town, a 20-year-old man from Herdsmans Cove, a 25-year-old man from Bridgewater and a 22-year-old man of no fixed address, were charged and detained to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today. 

A 46-year-old man from New Town was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date. 

With investigations ongoing, police would like to speak to anyone who saw a silver Nissan X-Trail in the area around the time this morning. 

Information can be provided to Bridgewater Police on 131 444 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote OR773066.