Overnight on 6-7 September 2010, two businesses in the Smithton area were entered with a number of items being stolen.  During the same period of time a box trailer was taken from Poke Street, Smithton.

Police executed a number of searches on Thursday 9 September and Friday 10 September, recovering property in relation to the above burglaries, including the box trailer.  Also recovered was a Honda motorcycle reported stolen from the Smithton area on 5 September 2010.

A 22 year old Devonport man has been charged with 4 counts of burglary, 4 counts of stealing, one count of attempted stealing and one count of unlawful possession in relation to these matters. He has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.

A second motorcycle, a blue and white Yamaha, stolen from the Stanley area on the night of the 6th September 2010 has not yet been recovered.

Police thank the public for their assistance in this matter. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Burnie CIB on 6434 5291 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
 

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