The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 19-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Casuarina on Saturday evening.
Around 5:40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a vehicle had been stolen from a carpark at a shopping centre along Trower Road.
It is alleged a 19-year-old male offender approached a 39-year-old male and an adult female who was holding a 10-month-old infant and threatened the male with an edged weapon before stealing their vehicle.
No injuries were reported to police as a result of the incident.
Police attended the scene and, a short time later, with the assistance of Strike Force Trident and the Dog Operations Unit, the offender was located and arrested.
The 19-year-old male remains in custody with charges expected to follow.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P26039503. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
