Call for information – Single vehicle crash – McMinns Lagoon

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a single vehicle crash that occurred in McMinns Lagoon over the weekend.

Around 12pm Saturday 5 April 2025, a white Toyota RAV4 travelling on the Stuart Highway in the vicinity of Sayer Road, spun in a circle before coming to a stop on the median strip.

A male driving a silver Mitsubishi Triton, with a flat tray and toolboxes, stopped to render assistance to the Toyota before making a report to police.

Detectives believe the driver of Mitsubishi can assist with the investigation and urge them to make contact.

Police urge anyone with information or dash-cam footage in the area between 11:30am and 1pm to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2500035499.

Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppers.com.au/.

Call for information – Aggravated burglary – Katherine

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.

Territory Road Policing – Back to School

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is reminding all road users to take extra care with students returning to school across the Territory this week.

With an increase in foot, bicycle and vehicle traffic around school zones and surrounding areas, police are urging drivers to slow down, be alert and observe all signage.

Superintendent Rick Magree said, “With students returning to school and several public holidays approaching, it is a timely reminder to be mindful of increased traffic on the roads.

“The Territory Road Policing Division will be maintaining a strong presence on rural and major roads in the coming weeks.

“We will be out across the Top End with pop up Random Breath Test stations and can be Anywhere. Anytime.

“Remember the Fatal Five; Always wear a seatbelt, never get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, manage fatigue, stick to the speed limit and eliminate distractions.”

UPDATE: Arrests – Stolen motor vehicle – Alice Springs

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).

Arrests – Aggravated robbery – Yarrawonga

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/.

Arrests – Stolen motor vehicle – Alice Springs

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/.

Call for information – Burglary – Alice Springs

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/.

Arrests – Stolen motor vehicles – Nightcliff

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.

Call for information – Assault – Wadeye

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.

Call for information – Aggravated burglary – Alice Springs

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/.