Police have arrested a 16-year-old male in relation to multiple property offences that occurred overnight in Maningrida.
Around 8pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received multiple reports of three males with their faces covered, one armed with an edged weapon, allegedly attempting to unlawfully enter several residences within the community.
It is alleged the group attended five properties throughout the evening. At one of the locations, an offender struck a screen door with the weapon, narrowly missing the occupant inside. At another residence, an occupant was allegedly threatened with the edged weapon before one of the offenders spat at them through the screen door. The offenders then fled the scene.
Police attended and a short time later, located and arrested a 16-year-old male. During the arrest, officers seized the edged weapon.
Two male youths remain outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information about the incidents to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500109261. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
