A thief has threatened a resident with a knife after he was confronted inside a home in Alice Springs yesterday evening.
About 7:00pm yesterday, the 24-year-old resident and his father left their premises on Triodia Court, Sadadeen for about 10 minutes.
When they returned, they found the offender in the loungeroom of the house.
The offender was confronted by the son and a minor struggle followed.
The offender broke free and knocked over the resident's father before running away.
The 24-year-old initially gave chase however, the offender stopped and threatened him with a knife before leaving the area in the company of a second offender who was waiting in a laneway nearby.
Police are continuing to investigate the matter and urge anyone with information, or who may have seen something in the area near Triodia Court around 7pm yesterday evening to contact on 131 444 and quote reference number P25206046. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
