Arrest - Stolen motor vehicle and pursuit - Adelaide River
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two male offenders after a traffic pursuit of two stolen motor vehicles in Adelaide River this morning.
Around 9:10am, Adelaide River police attempted a traffic apprehension on two vehicles that had been reported stolen from Wadeye overnight. The vehicles failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.
Adelaide River police pursued the vehicles north along the Stuart Highway and Strikeforce Trident members were deployed from Darwin.
During the pursuit, one of the offending vehicles conducted a U-turn where it then allegedly rammed the rear of the police vehicle causing minor damage. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
A short time later, both vehicles came to a stop and the two males aged 16-years-old and 21-years-old were arrested.
The offenders remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Investigations are ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25246689. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
