The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 30-year-old female in relation to a series of thefts that occurred at a hospital in Alice Springs over the period of a year.
Between November 2024 and December 2025, it is alleged the 30-year-old attended the Alice Springs Hospital and stole personal belonging of elderly victims recovering from serious surgical and medical interventions. One victim passed away shortly after the offending occurred.
The offender was not known to the victims.
On Saturday 27 December 2025, members from Strike Force Viper attended the Alice Springs Hospital and arrested the 30-year-old female. She has since been charged with:
- 7 x Theft
- 13 x Obtain benefit by deception
- 1 x Obtain benefit by deception (attempt)
- 1 x Possess cannabis
She has been remanded to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.
Acting Superintendent Deanne Ward said, "This is horrible offending that targeted the most vulnerable members of our community.
"Police have been investigating this for a number of days, and we believe there are more victims.
"We urge anyone who has had property stolen during a visit to the hospital, particularly in recent days, to make a police report via 131 444 or by attending their local police station."
