Northern Territory Police have charged two people for vehicle and stealing offences in Darwin yesterday.
At around 5am, police received reports that a Toyota Hilux with a refrigerator unit attached had been stolen from a shopping centre carpark in Leanyer. The vehicle was later found abandoned on Lowrie Court in Malak. The refrigerator unit contained approximately $10,000 worth of deli meats.
Two males, aged 17 and 21, were identified through CCTV and Strike Force Trident detectives arrested the 17-year-old at a residence in Malak. He was later charged with:
- Aggravated unlawful use of motor vehicle
- Stealing
- Damage to property
- Learner driver - no person in front seat
- Fail to display L plates
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
The 21-year-old was arrested at a residence in Karama and was later charged by Strike Force Trident detectives with:
- Aggravated unlawful use of motor vehicle
- Stealing
- Damage to property
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said, "This behaviour can only be described as Grinch-like. It is incredibly disappointing for our members to be having to deal with these sorts of thefts just days out from Christmas."
