Northern Territory Police have charged a 19-year-old man with property offences following two unlawful entries.
Sometime yesterday morning, the man and two co-offenders allegedly broke into a residence in Marrara where they stole a vehicle. They used the vehicle to travel to a store in Virginia where they forced entry and entered the building. Once inside, the group took a large amount of cigarettes and alcohol before leaving the scene in the stolen vehicle.
Police enquiries identified the 19-year-old man as a potential offender. He was arrested at an address in Woodroffe around 9:30 yesterday morning. A search of the man located the keys to the stolen vehicle which was recovered at another residence in Woodroffe.
The 19-year-old was charged with:
• Aggravated Unlawful Use Of Motor Vehicle
• Damage To Property
• Unlawful Entry – Building
• Stealing
He has been bailed to appear in the Darwin Local Court on 28 August.
Anyone with information on the identity and whereabouts of the two remaining offenders are urged to contact police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9044838.
