The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three males following multiple incidents in Alice Springs overnight.
Around 10:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that three males allegedly attempted to break into a store on Flynn Drive using a battery-powered grinder. The attempt alerted security, who attended the scene, causing the offenders to flee on foot.
A short time later, the JESCC received a report that three males were spotted in the backyard of a residence on De Havilland Drive removing CCTV cameras from the house. A 33-year-old woman and her two children were inside the residence at the time and were able to secure themselves in a room to contact police. The woman verbally confronted the offenders, causing them to flee the area, stealing the CCTV camera in the process.
Following this, the JESCC received reports that a residence on Arvo Crescent was unlawfully entered, with the offenders allegedly stealing alcohol before fleeing.
Around 11:20pm, general duties officers observed three males running into Araluen Park and, after a short foot pursuit, two males aged 14 and 22 were apprehended. The third male fled the scene; however, the 14-year-old has since been arrested.
All three offenders remain in police custody, with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number P25282035. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
