A man and woman aged in their 30s have been charged in relation to two recent substantial aggravated burglaries recently committed at Airbnb properties in the Sheffield area.

The stolen property is worth around $100,000 and includes two motorcycles, power tools, electrical items such as washing machines and dryers, furniture and other household items.

The man and woman have been jointly charged with:

–           Aggravated Burglary x 2

–           Burglary x 2

–           Stealing x 4

–           Possess controlled plant or its product x 1

–           Possess controlled drug x 1

–           Possess thing used to administer controlled drug x 1

On 6 July, members of the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch and Western Drug Investigation Services searched a premises in Devonport, which led to the recovery of most of the stolen property. The man and woman were taken into custody and subsequently charged.

The woman was bailed to appear at the Devonport Magistrates Court at a later date.

The man has been detained in custody and will appear later today at the Devonport Magistrates Court.

“We would like to remind members of our community to ensure that their properties are kept secured and that the installation of CCTV systems can act as a deterrent for offenders wanting to commit this type of crime,” Detective Acting Sergeant Jeremy Williams said.

If anyone has any further information in relation to these matters, they are encouraged to contact Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. You can do so anonymously.