Police are investigating the theft of Australia Post parcels after a female youth was arrested when she was found in possession of two parcels allegedly stolen from the Battery Point area yesterday afternoon.

An adult male fled the scene and investigations into his location are ongoing.

Police are seeking any information or CCTV of suspicious people or activity in the Marieville Esplanade to Waterloo Crescent areas of Battery Point between 2pm and 3pm on 18 December.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote: OR761782

As the holiday season approaches, it is important to take extra precautions to keep your home and deliveries secure. To protect your property and reduce the risk of theft:

• If you’re shopping online, have parcels delivered to a safe and secure location.
• Avoid leaving parcels on doorsteps or in unlocked mailboxes.
• Keep gifts away from windows where they can be seen from the street.
• Crush packaging from valuable items and dispose of them securely – don’t leave boxes outside your door or beside your bins.
• Always lock all doors and windows when leaving your home.
• If you notice anything suspicious, report it to police.