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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated burglary that occurred at a camping ground in Alice Springs this morning.

Around 5:40am, police received a report of an aggravated burglary at a camping ground on Gap Road.

It is alleged two males, one of which was armed with a hammer, unlawfully entered a caravan occupied by an 84-year-old male. The offenders allegedly stole cash and alcohol before jumping a fence and fleeing the area on foot.

The victim was not injured during the incident.

The offenders remain outstanding, and police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25101845. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after an assault occurred in Wadeye last week.

Around 5:45am on Friday 11 April, it is alleged that a 23-year-old male was driving his Toyota Hilux work vehicle along Perdjert Street when an unknown man threw a large rock at the vehicle.

The rock impacted the driver’s side window with the victim suffering serious facial injuries, requiring treatment at the local clinic.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing and police are urging anyone within the community with information to come forward on 131 444 or visit your local station.

Please quote reference number NTP2500037483. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three female youths in relation to two stolen motor vehicles in Nightcliff overnight.

Around 8:35pm, police received reports that a residence was unlawfully entered, and a grey Lexus and a quantity of alcohol were stolen.

Later at 9:25pm, police received a report that a blue Volkswagen was stolen from a separate residence after having had the keys stolen two days ago.

Police allege the two vehicles travelled together throughout the Greater Darwin Region before stopping within the vicinity of a business on Camphor Street in Nightcliff at around 3am. Police received reports of the suspicious activity, and the offenders fled in one of the vehicles before police arrival. With assistance from police CCTV operators the attending members located the vehicle a short distance away.

The vehicle was observed losing control and crashing into a fence at a slow speed at the intersection of Progress Drive and Phoenix Street. All three female youths, aged 14, 14 and 17-years-old, self-extracted from the vehicle and were apprehended.

The blue Volkswagen was located abandoned on Pandanus Street this morning and Strike Force Trident detectives have carriage of the investigation.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a burglary that occurred at a business in Alice Springs on Saturday.

At 7:10am, police received a report of an unlawful entry at a business on Briggs Drive in Connellan. Sometime around 1am that morning, a white LDV G10 van with NT registration CC 34 KM attended the business. The vehicle was subsequently identified as being stolen earlier from an address on the Ross Highway.

Four occupants exited the vehicle and jumped a security fence, gaining access to the rear of the building by allegedly breaking the glass panels of the door. It is alleged they caused further damaged once inside and subsequently stole a debit card, cash, and keys to an inoperable vehicle.

The offenders left the location in the stolen van and allegedly used the stolen debit card to make a purchase at a convenience store.

The stolen van was later recovered by police after it was found abandoned in East Side on Sunday.

The offenders remain outstanding.

Strike Force Viper have carriage of the investigation and urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25100044. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested five offenders in relation to a motor vehicle that was stolen in Alice Springs on Friday morning.

At 1:30am on Friday 11 April, police received reports that a residence in Araluen had been burgled, with a wallet, car keys and a red Holden Cruze stolen from the property.

At 11:15pm on Saturday 12 April, the stolen motor vehicle was sighted on Larapinta Drive, Gillen. A resolution strategy was formed and members from Southern Traffic Operations, Strike Force Viper, the Territory Safety Division (TSD) and general duties members were deployed.

Around 11:35pm, tyre deflation devices were successfully deployed on the vehicle on South Terrace. Police initiated a pursuit, with the vehicle coming to a stop on Blain Street in Araluen.

Two 15-year-old males, one 15-year-old female, and two 18-year-old females fled from the vehicle on foot but were arrested a short time later.

They have been charged with Drive/Ride Motor Vehicle Without Consent and are due to appear in court today.

Police continue to urge anyone who witnesses crime or antisocial behaviour to call police on 131 444. In an emergency, dial 000. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two female youths in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Yarrawonga on Saturday evening.

Around 7:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of an alarm activation at a service station on Yarrawonga Road.

It is alleged that the two females threatened staff before one female jumped behind the counter and stole a large quantity of cigarettes. The offenders then fled the scene on foot.

The staff member was able to safely secure himself in the back office during the incident.

A short time later, Strike Force Trident arrested two females aged 12 and 15 at an address in Gray.

Both youths have been charged with aggravated robbery and will face court at a later date.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25100536. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three youths in relation to a motor vehicle that was stolen on Thursday evening in Alice Springs.

At 1:30pm on Friday 11 April, police received reports that the stolen Toyota Prado was driving erratically in the vicinity of Ilparpa Road.

A co-ordinated response involving members from Strike Force Viper, the Dog Operations Unit (DOU), the Territory Safety Division (TSD), and general duties members resulted in the successful deployment of tyre deflation devices on the vehicle.

The offenders abandoned the vehicle in scrubland and fled on foot. Patrol Dog Huey successfully tracked and located the three youths, aged 11, 12, and 13-years-old. They were taken into custody without incident.

The 13-year-old male has since been charged with Theft, Damage Property, Breach bail and traffic related offences.

The 11 and 12-year-old females were dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act (2005).

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an aggravated burglary at a residence in Katherine overnight.

About 12:05am, police received a call from a female resident who had been woken up in her room by a male intruder. It is alleged three unknown male offenders entered the residence and one went upstairs and entered the bedroom. She called Triple Zero and the group left stealing a quantity of alcohol and her vehicle before police arrival.

Police CCTV operators located the vehicle in the Katherine CBD and nearby members initiated a pursuit which was terminated a short time later due to safety reasons. At one point the stolen motor vehicle allegedly drove on the opposite side of the road toward a stationary police vehicle and swerved last minute, narrowly missing collision. The vehicle came to a stop on Riverbank Drive and all three alleged offenders fled the scene on foot.

The Crime Command have carriage of the investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to contact police on 131 444 and reference to job number P25100858. You can anonymously report crime via Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to property offences at a Government facility overnight in Katherine.

About 2:30pm, police received reports of an unlawful entry at a Government facility on First Street. It is alleged an unknown number of offenders smashed a window to gain access to the building before damaging a locker and stealing keys. The offenders then stole a Toyota Rav 4 located at the premises and drove through the properties rear gate.

Police attended and recovered the vehicle at a small community nearby.

If you have any information in relation to this incident you are urged to contact police on 131 444 and make reference to P25099954. You can anonymously report crime through Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force successfully located a 70-year-old male foreign national in Nitmiluk National Park this morning after receiving reports of concerns for his welfare.

Around 11:45pm last night, police received reports of the man not returning to his accommodation in Nitmiluk. Parks and wildlife rangers commenced initial search efforts in the area and were unable to locate him overnight.

Earlier this morning the Search and Rescue Section deployed land and aerial assets to locate the man.

Around 10am, the man was located from the helicopter and has since been recovered.

He will be transported to Katherine Regional Hospital for medical assessment.

Sergeant Chris Grotherr said “Police are relieved of this search operations positive outcome and would like to thank members from NT Emergency Service and Parks and Wildlife rangers who also assisted with the operation.”