Two people have been separately charged over stealing incidents in Launceston in recent months.
A 58-year-old man has been charged with 32 offences after he allegedly stole more than $6000 worth of property from Launceston supermarkets and businesses over the past three months.
The man was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates court in October.
A 16-year-old has also been charged with 9 offences including burglary and stealing in relation to a number of recent thefts from Launceston CBD businesses.
The youth allegedly entered multiple businesses, stealing approximately $1500 worth of alcohol.
The youth was bailed with strict conditions to appear in the Youth Justice Division of the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.
The two people charged are not linked.
Police continue to encourage businesses to follow their crime prevention advice to deter opportunistic thieves.
Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
