Media release

Arrests – Property offences – Darwin

Police

Northern Territory Police arrested several people early this morning in relation to a spate of unlawful entries around Darwin overnight.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said, “Police allege that two vehicles stolen from Wagaman were used in unlawful entries at service stations in Pinelands and Wishart.

“Around 2:30am, police interrupted an attempted unlawful entry at a business in Berrimah. Three offenders, aged 24, 51 and 58, were arrested on the scene and three others fled. A fourth offender, aged 16, was arrested earlier today with two offenders remaining outstanding. Investigations continue to locate and apprehend them.”

The stolen vehicles were recovered in Berrimah and have been seized by police as part of the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference 10047735.