A 17-year-old girl has been detained to appear in the Hobart Youth Justice Court later today after being arrested and charged by police for:
• 1 x Destroy Property
• 10 x Stealing
• 21 x Breach of Bail
• 1 x Injure Property
• 1 x Assault Police
• 1 x Possess a Dangerous Article in a Public Place
It will be alleged that the girl stole over $2,500 in alcohol and cosmetics, across the past fortnight in Hobart, Moonah, Battery Point, Howrah, Sandy Bay, Rosny, and Glebe Hill.
"Tasmania Police is committed to protecting the community and local businesses and detecting and preventing anti-social and criminal behaviour with the aim of making our public spaces safer for everyone," Inspector John Toohey said.
"Our community deserves to feel safe at home, out in public and in their workplaces.
"We will continue to target anti-social and criminal behaviour and where appropriate, necessary and authorised by law, we will be charging those who offend, and putting them before a Magistrate."
Anyone who witnesses illegal or anti-social behaviour should report it to police on 131 444, or triple-zero (000) in an emergency.
Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com.au. You can stay anonymous.
