About 3 pm today the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by Tasmania Police to search for a stolen car in the Coles Bay area.

About 5 pm a green commodore sedan was found in bushland near Moulting Lagoon.

A short time later two people, a male and female were located in bushland a short distance away.

The helicopter was able to keep observation on the couple and guide local police to the area where arrests were effected.