Northern Territory Police have arrested four individuals in relation to a number of property offences around the Greater Darwin Region on the weekend.
At 1:20am on Sunday 20 November, a business on De Latour Street, Coconut Grove, was unlawfully entered and a Toyota LandCruiser stolen. A security gate was rammed as the offenders fled the scene, causing extensive damage.
Shortly before 6am, a business on the Arnhem Highway, Humpty Doo, was unlawfully entered and a quantity of alcohol stolen.
Later that night, a business on Aralia Street, Nightcliff, and Travers Street , Coconut Grove were also unlawfully entered and a quantity of alcohol and small items stolen. Two more vehicles were stolen from the premises on Travers Street with substantial damage caused to the front gate.
At midday yesterday, detectives from Strike Force Trident located one of the vehicles travelling along Casuarina Drive. The vehicle was abandoned in Aralia Street with a number of persons fleeing the vehicle into nearby mangroves.
Strike Force Trident along with the Dog Operations Unit located and arrested all those who fled the vehicle.
A 16-year-old male was charged with:
• 3 x Unlawful entry
• 3 x Stealing
• 3 x Damage to property
• 1 x Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
He was remanded to appear in court today.
Another 16-year-old male was charged with:
• 3 x Unlawful entry
• 3 x Stealing
• 3 x Damage to property
He was remanded to appear in court today.
A 13-year old and 14-year-old male will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said “These arrests were the result of a momentous effort from frontline police members. NT Police will continue to target property offenders who disrupt hard working members of our community.
“Anyone who witnesses these sorts of incidents, or who has information regarding this specific offending, is urged to contact police on 131 444. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
