Police issue warning over construction sites in Devonport, TAS

Police are reminding people to safely lock away power tool at construction sites following recent burglaries of houses under construction in the Devonport area and surrounding suburbs, Tasmania Police say.

"We would like to warn all building contractors that power tools are being targeted and we strongly advise that any items of value shouldn’t be left at unoccupied construction sites," said Detective Sergeant Michelle Elmer of Devonport CIB.

"We also advise against leaving keys onsite as they could be used to gain access to the buildings."

If anyone has information that can help with the investigation of these burglaries please call Devonport CIB on 6478 4011 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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