The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 17-year-old male after he threatened staff at two stores in Alice Springs earlier today.
Around 9:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male offender had threatened staff members at two stores in the Alice Springs CBD. It is alleged he entered one store in a shopping centre on Hartley Street and made threats to assault a female employee aged in her 60s, before security intervened and asked him to leave.
The offender allegedly attended a second store located on the corner of Bath Street and Gregory Terrace and threatened a male employee aged in his 50s with an edged weapon before leaving.
Police responded and the 17-year-old was located and arrested a short time later by Operation Ludlow II members.
He remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
