A 36-year-old male has been arrested in relation to a vehicle that was stolen from a residence in Alice Springs overnight.
Between 11pm and midnight, an aggravated burglary occurred at a unit at a residential complex on Gap Road. The sole occupant of the unit, a 70-year-old male, was asleep at the time of the burglary which resulted in his vehicle being stolen.
At 12:10am, police conducting proactive patrols sighted the vehicle in Bloomfield Street in Gillen, with the offender attempting to flee when approached. He was apprehended and arrested after a short foot pursuit. Subsequent investigations confirmed the vehicle was stolen and the victim was notified.
The 36-year-old has since been charged with:
- Drive Motor Vehicle While Unlicensed
- Theft
- Drive High Range
- Drive Unregistered Motor Vehicle
- Driving / Using a Motor Vehicle without Consent
- Drive Uninsured Motor Vehicle
He was remanded to appear in court tomorrow.
Acting Superintendent Terry Simpson said, "This was excellent police work by our members that highlights the effectiveness of targeted proactive patrols in our community.
"Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information, including those with CCTV or dashcam footage, is urged to make a report to police on 131 444."
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
