The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two males in relation to an attempted robbery that occurred in Darwin early this morning.
At around 3:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 41-year-old male had been the victim of an attempted robbery on Cavanagh Street in Darwin City.
It is alleged five offenders exited a white Ford Ranger and assaulted the victim with a brick and unsuccessfully attempted to steal jewellery from him before fleeing in the Ranger. The victim suffered minor injuries.
A short time later, the offenders were sighted by police CCTV operators approaching a sleeping male on Peel Street and allegedly stealing from him. They subsequently attended a service station in Fanny Bay, before leaving the scene in the Ranger.
Members from Strike Force Trident, the Dog Operations Unit and general duties responded, and a pursuit of the stolen motor vehicle was initiated after it was sighted on Dick Ward Drive.
The vehicle was brought to a stop after the successful deployment of tyre deflation devices and two males aged 15 and 24 were arrested.
The remaining three offenders are outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25342026. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
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