Continuing to target anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the Glenorchy CBD area, Taskforce Respect has conducted 20 arrests and laid more than 55 charges in the past month.
"Taskforce Respect – with a focus on high-visibility policing and community engagement through foot patrols – is continuing to target anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the Glenorchy CBD area," said Inspector Jason Klug from Glenorchy Police.
"Over the past month members of Taskforce Respect have conducted over 20 searches and laid more than 55 charges in relation to numerous offences in the Glenorchy CBD and retail area."
"11 men and 17 women, including youths and adults, have been charged with a range of offences including stealing, unlawful possession of property, breaches of bail, and outstanding warrants."
"Additionally, multiple formal directions have been provided to individuals conducting themselves in a disorderly manner."
"Taskforce Respect and Tasmania Police Metro Officers will continue to work in conjunction to conduct high-visibility patrols throughout the Glenorchy CBD area whilst proactively engaging with community members and local retailers to reduce antisocial-behaviour, street offences and retail crime."
"Everyone has the right to be safe in our community, and people can help police by reporting any illegal or anti-social behaviours witnessed."
If you have information on a crime, please report to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Information can also be reported to Crime Stoppers Tasmania anonymously at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.
