Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch has charge three men following a spate of motor vehicle burglaries in the Midway Point area last weekend.

The men, aged 24, 23 and 25 were charged with multiple offences, including burglary, stealing and motor vehicle stealing. Two of the three men were bailed to appear at the Hobart Magistrates Court on 28 November 2022 with the third man was detained for court. He was subsequently remanded in custody until December 2022.

Detective Constable Fenton of Bellerive CIB confirmed that the majority of vehicles were left unlocked stating ‘We appreciate that the community should be able to leave their cars unlocked on their premises but unfortunately the reality is they can’t and we need their assistance in making it harder for criminals to commit crime. The importance of vehicle security is a message we have been conveying to the public for years, but this trend continues where vehicles are left insecure and property such as loose change, mobile phones, GPS devices, iPods, wallets and laptops are left inside’, he said.

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity over the weekend or may have any information is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or report to Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.