Northern Territory Police have charged two male youths in relation to a stolen vehicle in Palmerston last week.
At around 2:10am on Friday 4 February, the youths, aged 15 and 17, allegedly unlawfully entered a property in Gunn and stole a number of small items including the keys to an Audi. The youths have allegedly driven the vehicle a short distance before crashing into a tree and fleeing the scene.
Police apprehended the duo a short time later in Sanctuary Lakes.
Strike Force Trident detectives have since charged the 15-year-old with:
- 2 x Damage property
- 1 x Aggravated unlawful entry (dwelling, night/ occupied)
- 1 x Stealing
- 1 x Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
- 1 x Drive whilst unlicensed
- 1 x Negligent driving
- 1 x Leave scene of collision
- 1 x Trespass
- 1 x Possess carry use controlled weapon at night
- 1 x Breach bail
He was remanded to appear in court today.
The 17-year-old was charged with:
- 1 x Aggravated unlawful entry (dwelling, night/ occupied)
- 1 x Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
- 1 x Stealing
- 1 x Possess carry use controlled weapon at night
- 1 x Possess housebreaking implements
- 1 x Fail to comply with youth order
He was bailed to appear in court on 15 February 2022.
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