Police have charged a teenage boy with more than 20 property and drug-related offences committed in the New Norfolk area in recent months.
The 16-year-old from New Norfolk was arrested on Tuesday and faces 21 charges, including burglary, stealing, motor vehicle stealing and drug offences.
Police allege the youth is responsible for a series of offences committed in the New Norfolk area since October, including the burglary of several local small businesses and the stealing of a range of items.
Bridgewater Police Inspector Luke Horne said the teenager was arrested and detained to appear in the Youth Justice Division of the Hobart Magistrates Court.
"While people are enjoying time with family and friends over the holidays, our officers are continuing to work around the clock to keep the community safe and hold offenders accountable," Inspector Horne said.
Anyone with information about criminal activity in the New Norfolk area is urged to contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
