Northern Territory Police have arrested two women in relation to the unlawful use of a motor vehicle overnight.
During the early hours of Sunday 12 February, police received a report of a vehicle theft on Casuarina Drive.
Police tracked the vehicle to a location in Nightcliff where they observed 4 women attempting to steal a second vehicle from a unit complex.
The offenders fled on foot and a short chase occurred before two women, aged 20 and 27, were apprehended and found to be in possession of stolen property.
Both women were arrested and later charged with:
• Unlawful use of a motor vehicle x 2
• Unlawfully possess property
• Possess / carry controlled weapon
The 20-year-old was bailed to appear on 9 March and the 27-year-old bailed to appear on 7 March before Darwin Local Court.
Strike Force Trident are continuing to investigate the incident and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 10259887.
