Youths Charged With Property Crimes in Kingston, Bay

Two youths will be proceeded against in relation to a series of property offences allegedly committed at Kingston and Blackmans Bay between 20-23 June.

A 16-year-old youth was arrested, charged and will appear before the Youth Justice Court at a later date.

A 15-year-old will be proceeded against pursuant to Youth Justice provisions.

They have been charged with 2x burglary, 3x aggravated burglary, 4x stealing and 1x attempted motor vehicle stealing.

Police have recovered several items of allegedly stolen property.

"Police remind all residents to ensure their homes, external buildings and vehicles are always locked and secured," said Senior Sergeant Peter Borish.

Anyone with information relating to suspicious activity in the Kingston and Blackmans Bay area between 20-23 June is asked to contact police on 131 333 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote Case No 1657.

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