Police hunt man over Tasmania car thefts and robbery
Police believe one man stole multiple cars and robbed a Railton service station on Sunday.
Reported by The ExaminerAlso reported by The Advocate.
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Anyone in the affected region should secure their vehicles and be cautious about opening doors to strangers; immediate reporting helps police locate the suspect safely.
In Australia. Residents across Tasmania's North-West, particularly Devonport and Railton, should be alert and take precautions with vehicle security.
Key facts
- 5ft 8
- Suspect height
- Macfie Street, Devonport
- First location
- About 9.15am
- Time of door knocking
- L29QT
- Toyota Fortuner registration
- Tasmania Police launched a manhunt after a series of alleged car thefts and a robbery across the state's North-West on Sunday.
- A man knocked on doors in Devonport around 9.15am, demanding car keys from residents.
- The suspect left in a white Toyota Fortuner.
- Before 9.50am, cash was taken from a Railton service station.
- Police later located a stolen silver Alfa Romeo at Kimberley, believed to be in the man's possession.
- A helicopter has been deployed to search the region.
- The suspect is described as 5ft 8 with short hair, olive complexion and facial tattoos.
- Police urge the public not to approach him and call 131444 with information.
