Police have charged a 29-year-old man from Geilston Bay with several offences following a vehicle theft and dangerous driving incident in the Hobart CBD this morning.
Police will allege the man stole a vehicle from a Blackmans Bay address about 9.30am, before he drove it to the Hobart CBD area in a negligent manner.
Police will further allege the man struck a vehicle and the traffic lights near the Molle Street and Goulburn Street intersection about 10.30am.
He was safely taken into custody at the scene a short time later.
Minor damage was caused to the vehicle that was struck, and no injuries were reported.
The man has been charged with a range of offences including motor vehicle stealing, evade police, negligent driving, aggravated burglary, stealing and bail breaches.
If anyone has information, CCTV, or dash cam that would assist the investigation, they are asked to contact South East CIB on 131 444 and quote OR795601.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or 1800 333 000.
