The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested an 18-year-old male in relation to property offences in Alice Springs.
Around 4:50pm, Strike Force Viper and general duties officers attended an address on Kilgariff Crescent to conduct a planned arrest of a male allegedly involved in recent property offending.
Upon police approach, the alleged offender climbed into the roof cavity of the unit and refused to exit. During attempts to locate him, officers observed the male was in possession of an edged weapon.
A short time later, the offender kicked a hole through the ceiling and wall, causing him to fall onto the floor of the lower level. He then attempted to flee; however, a taser was successfully deployed, and he was arrested without further incident.
He has since been charged with Aggravated Robbery, Assault with intent to steal, Drive use motor vehicle without consent and Breach of Supreme Court suspended sentence and will face court 15 January 2026.
