Northern Territory Police have charged number of youths in relation to property offences in Alice Springs this month.
On 17 August 2021, a residence in Gillen was unlawfully entered with two vehicles and a number of smaller items stolen. Strike Force Viper investigators located the stolen property yesterday at a residence in Alice Springs. Two 15-year-old males were charged with:
- 1 x Unlawfully possessing stolen property
They were bailed to appear in court today.
A third 15-year-old male was charged with:
- 1 x Serious Breach of bail
He was remanded to appear in court today.
At around 12:30pm yesterday, Police received reports of an unlawful entry in progress on Nicker Crescent, Gillen. A male was seen fleeing the residence upon police arrival. After a short pursuit through a number of properties the youth was apprehended by members from the Dog Operations Unit.
The 15-year-old was later charged by investigators from Strike Force Viper with:
- 2 x Trespass
- 1 x Unlawful entry – dwelling
- 1 x Damage property
- 1 x Stealing
- 1 x Breach bail
He was further charged by investigators for his alleged involvement in the 17 August unlawful entry with:
- 1 x Attempted Unlawful Entry
- 1 x Trespass
- 1 x Damage to Property
He was remanded to appear before court today.
