A youth who is alleged to have committed multiple unlawful entries at a unit complex in Tennant Creek yesterday, has been apprehended.

Police were alerted that three properties had been unlawful entered and items stolen, around 3pm yesterday.

Members attended and located a 10-year-old boy, who is alleged to have been found in possession of items stolen from the properties.

The youth was taken to the Tennant Creek Watch House and later charged with;

3 x Unlawful entry – residential dwelling

3 x Stealing

2 x Criminal damage

The youth was bailed under curfew conditions including electronic monitoring.