Police have apprehended three male youths following a series of aggravated burglaries that occurred in Katherine overnight and this morning.
Around 7:40am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that three male youths had allegedly unlawfully entered a secondary school on Chambers Drive. A staff member was alerted after the campus alarm was activated and contacted police.
It is alleged that while inside the premises, the youths damaged several doors and stole a small amount of cash from a donation box.
Police attended and located the three males aged 9, 9 and 10.
The some of the stolen money was recovered.
The 10-year-old male has been charged with two counts of Aggravated burglary, and the two 9-year-old males will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
Further investigations identified the males had allegedly been involved in three additional aggravated burglaries in Katherine this morning and last night.
Around 4:15am, the three youths allegedly unlawfully entered a facility on the corner of Lindsay Street and, Katherine Terrace and caused significant damage to the property doors before fleeing the scene.
Between 2am and 4am this morning, it is alleged the males attended a fast-food restaurant on First Street where significant damage was caused to the property.
On Monday evening, 29 December, sometime before 10:30pm the three males, along with four additional males, are also alleged to have been involved in an aggravated burglary at a facility along the Stuart Highway. A door and multiple items inside were damaged and two sets of keys stolen. Four suspects remain outstanding in relation to this incident.
Police have recovered the keys taken from the facility.
Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25354716.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
