The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two offenders in relation to a vehicle that was stolen from Alice Springs earlier today.
Around 9am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a vehicle had been stolen by an unknown male offender from a residence on Raggatt Street in East Side.
It is alleged the offender collected a female passenger before travelling north on the Stuart Highway. Local police from Ti Tree responded and successfully deployed tyre deflation devices on the vehicle just north of the community.
A 20-year-old male and 14-year-old female were arrested and remain in custody with charges expected to follow.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information, including dash cam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference NTP2600106921. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
