A man allegedly connected to a series of incidents across Tasmania’s north-west, including a service station robbery, has been taken into police custody following an extensive search involving ground units and a police helicopter.
According to police, the incidents began shortly after 9:00am on Sunday when officers received reports of a man acting erratically on Macfie Street in Devonport.
Witnesses told police that the man was allegedly knocking on doors and demanding vehicle keys from residents before leaving the area in a white Toyota.
Authorities allege that shortly before 10:00am, a service station in Railton, approximately 22 kilometres south of Devonport, was robbed, with a quantity of cash reportedly taken from the premises.
Police further allege that the suspect later stole a silver Alfa Romeo from Kimberley, located south-east of Railton.
A major search operation was subsequently launched, involving multiple police units and aerial support from a helicopter as officers attempted to locate both the suspect and the stolen vehicle.
The man was described as being approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with short hair, an olive complexion, and facial tattoos.
Police said the suspect was eventually located in the Penguin area, around 30 kilometres west of Devonport, shortly before 5:00pm following information provided by members of the public.
Authorities allege that the man abandoned the stolen Alfa Romeo near Preservation Bay and attempted to flee on foot. He later surrendered to police and was taken into custody without further incident.
Investigators are continuing inquiries into the alleged robbery, vehicle theft, and other incidents linked to the case.
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