Strike Force Viper and Dog Operations have arrested two male youths involved in a robbery in Alice Springs CBD today.
Around 12:30pm, police received a report that a female had been robbed while parked in her vehicle on Gregory Terrace. It is alleged the two male youths approached the vehicle, opened the passenger door and stole the victim's wallet from the centre console. They then allegedly pulled the woman from the vehicle and onto the ground, causing minor injuries to her leg, before fleeing the scene on foot.
Strike Force Viper and the Dog Operations Unit conducted patrols of the CBD, locating and arresting the alleged offenders, aged 14 and 17, on Gap Road.
Both males remain in custody, with charges expected to follow.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 131 444 and quote reference number P25130600. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
