The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested 5 youths in relation to property offences in Tennant Creek over the Christmas and New Year period.
Twelve members from Strike Force Viper, Trident, Dog Operations and the Alice Springs Division deployed to Tennant Creek yesterday to strengthen NT Police Operation Ludlow II and the Safer Streets Patrols
Overnight, 5 youths were arrested in relation to property offending that had occurred across Tennant Creek in last 2 weeks.
Two males, aged 14 and 16, and a female aged 14, were charged with:
- 2 x Aggravated burglary
- 2 x Damage to property
- 2 x Theft
- 3 x Trespass
- 1 x Breach of Bail
- 1 x Shoplifting
All were bailed to appear in youth court at a later date.
One 15-year-old male was charged with:
- 1 x Possess controlled weapon
- 1 x Aggravated burglary
- 1 x Damage property
- 3 x Obtain benefit by deception
- 1 x Receiving stolen property
He remains in custody awaiting a bail review. The final youth, a 15-year-old male, was released pending further investigations.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Brendan Muldoon said "These additional officers will be conducting high visibility patrols, targeting and apprehending identified property offenders, and assisting local Tennant Creek officers.
"The Community can expect to see us out and about and are encouraged to come up and say hello."
