Two charged with aggravated armed robbery – Devonport hotel, TAS

A 25 year old Hobart man and a 19 year old Hobart man, have appeared in the Devonport Magistrates Court at 2.15pm today charged with the Aggravated Armed Robbery of the Alexander Hotel bottle shop in Devonport on Tuesday 18 October 2016, Tasmania Police say.

They were both remanded in custody to re-appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 21October 2016 at 2.15pm.

Police have seized a vehicle in relation to this crime and are seeking assistance from anyone who observed a white Nissan Pulsar as pictured below driving in an erratic manner on Tuesday18 October 2016, between Devonport and Hadspen during the period of 11am and 12.15pm (vehicle pictured below).

Police are also interested in speaking to anyone that was travelling between Devonport and Hadspen at the above mentioned times with dash cam footage that may assist.

Anyone with information in relation to this vehicle are requested to contact the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch on 0364784036 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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