Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Saturate arrested three people in George Town this morning, charging them with multiple offences committed across the state.

“This morning Taskforce Saturate members executed a search at a residence on Friend Street at George Town and arrested three people in connection to recidivist offending,” said Sergeant Greg Rogers.

“The three have been charged with multiple offences, including stealing offences committed across the state.”

A 31-year-old woman from West Moonah was charged and detained to appear before the Court in relation to:

• 12 x stealing – allegedly committed at Glenorchy, Moonah, Kingston, George Town, Devonport and Launceston
• 6 x Breach of Bail
• 1 x Hobart Magistrates Court fail to appear warrant
• 1 x Hobart Supreme Court fail to appear warrant.

A 26-year-old man from West Moonah charged and detained to appear before the Court, in relation to:

• 7 x stealing – allegedly committed at George Town, Devonport, and Launceston.

A 41-year-old man from George Town charged and bailed to appear before the Court at a later date, in relation to:

• 2 x stealing – allegedly committed at Launceston.

“Taskforce Saturate remains committed to its ongoing efforts to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety.”

‘We will continue to target and track recidivist offenders, to charge them and place them before the Courts,” he said.

Anyone with information about crime is encouraged to report to police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – information can be provided anonymously.