Tasmania Police announced today, Wednesday, 14 October 2026, that a Mowbray man has been charged with multiple burglary and stealing offences after an investigation into a series of alleged crimes in the Launceston area. The 33-year-old man faces a total of 60 charges, including 11 counts of burglary, 14 counts of stealing, and 28 counts of computer-related fraud.

Police allege the man was arrested during a search of a Mowbray property on Friday, 9 October. During the search, investigators seized a significant quantity of allegedly stolen property, a loaded slam gun, and a machete.

Detectives from the Northern Criminal Investigation Division initially attended the Mowbray property last week in relation to an alleged wounding incident. The man was arrested on site and taken into custody.

In addition to the property-related charges, police allege the man has also been charged with two counts of common assault, one count of aggravated assault, one count of wounding, one count of destroying property, and two counts of trespass.

Tasmania Police allege the seized property is linked to burglary, stealing, and computer-related fraud matters that occurred in the Launceston area between June and October this year. The alleged offending predominantly involved the theft of personal items from unlocked vehicles.

The man has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 4 November.

Police believe there may be additional victims who have not yet reported incidents and are urging anyone who has been targeted to come forward. Members of the community who have information about suspicious or unlawful activity are encouraged to report it to Police on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via their website.

Tasmania Police also took the opportunity to remind the community to take simple steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime. This includes ensuring vehicles are locked at all times and valuables are removed from sight.

It is important to remember that a person charged with offences is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty by a court of law.