Northern Territory Police have charged a man in relation to a robbery in Wanguri on Friday 6 November.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Malogorski said, "The 18-year-old male was arrested last Friday evening for aggravated robbery after allegedly stealing alcohol from a licensed premises.
"Whilst attempting to escape he allegedly assaulted the shopkeeper and a 7-year-old girl on a bicycle. Thankfully the girl and the shopkeeper did not sustain significant injuries in this frightening encounter."
Serious Crime Squad Detectives investigated the matter and the man was later charged with:
- Aggravated robbery
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with intent to steal.
He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 16 December 2020.
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