Police Make Arrests - Aggravated Robbery - Leanyer

The NT Police Force has arrested three offenders following an aggravated robbery that occurred in Leanyer overnight.

Around 10:05pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a bottle shop on Leanyer Drive had allegedly been robbed by three offenders.

It is alleged while inside the store, one of the offenders pushed a staff member to gain access to the alcohol, while a second offender threw a full can of alcohol at another staff member, hitting them on the foot. They then stole a quantity of alcohol and fled the scene.

A short time later, CCTV operators observed the alleged offenders at a shopping complex in Malak throwing items at a taxi.

Police attended and arrested a 15-year-old male and two females aged 15 and 21.

They remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Anyone with information about the incidents are urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number P26007075. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000.

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