Northern Territory Police have arrested 5 youths after they allegedly forced their way into a Palmerston home and stole 2 vehicles early this morning.
At 1:16am the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received information that a number of offenders armed with edged weapons had entered a home in Rosebery.
Earlier the victims had locked themselves in a bedroom before the offenders smashed the bedroom door with a machete and demanded money and keys to 2 vehicles.
After locating the keys the offenders left the scene and a short time later they allegedly burgled a shop at Frances Bay where they stole a large quantity of alcohol.
General Duties officers attended the Rosebery home and a crime scene was established.
Members from Strike Force Trident and the K9 unit were also called out before the stolen vehicles were located on police CCTV and tracked.
Police then engaged in a short pursuit in Palmerston before the offenders stopped the vehicles and ran.
The K9 unit then tracked the offenders to an address in Moulden where police arrested a 15-year-old male, 17-year-old male and three 16-year-old males.
Investigations are continuing.
Police are urging anyone who may have information about the incidents to contact police on 131 444 as soon as possible and quote reference number P25167478.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
