Northern Territory Police have arrested 3 youths after a vehicle was stolen and driven dangerously in Alice Springs over the weekend.
Around 4:30pm Saturday, police received reports that a white Toyota Land Cruiser was stolen from a carpark on Bath Street.
The vehicle was observed driving dangerously around the Alice Springs CBD, including attempting to ram police vehicles.
At 8pm, a Tyre Deflation Device was successfully deployed on Gregory Terrace and 3 youth, aged 12, 13 and 14, were arrested a short distance away from the vehicle.
The 13 and 14-year-olds were charged with offences including unlawfully use a motor vehicle and Drive in a manner dangerous. Both were bailed to appear in court on 3 August 2023.
The 12-year-old will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
At 2am on Sunday, a blue Toyota Yaris was stolen from a premise on Stuart Terrace. Later that day, tyre deflation devices were deployed successfully again and the vehicle was located abandoned in bushland off Ilparapa Road.
Detectives from Strike Force Viper are urging anyone with information on either incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference 10412585.
You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.
