Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to multiple offences that occurred on 10 and 11 March 2020.

Police received reports of three male youths who entered the Palmerston Islamic Centre at around 5:30am. The youths located a number of kitchen condiments, creating a large mess inside the premises.

The group has then set fire to a security door, causing extensive damage to the door and parts of the wall, before fleeing the scene and heading towards Elrundie Avenue.

At around 6:50pm the following day, the same youths returned to the premises harassing a female bystander and throwing rocks at community members and their vehicles, before fleeing again.

The youths are believed to be aged between 14 and 15 years-old. One youth was wearing all black clothing and of Caucasian appearance, the second youth was wearing a black shirt with grey pictures scattered across the shirt, dark pants and a khaki hat and of Aboriginal appearance, and the third youth was wearing a maroon tie-dye shirt with a dark green coloured hat and of Caucasian appearance. 

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Jak Evans said “This is appalling behaviour to see from youths. The community can be assured that police are investigating the matter and are actively looking for the three youths”.

Anyone with information is asked to notify police on 131444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9243561.