The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information following an aggravated robbery that occurred in Moulden yesterday afternoon.
Around 4:40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male youth had allegedly unlawfully entered a residence on Melastoma Drive, where a backpack was stolen from an elderly female occupant. One other adult female was also inside the residence at the time of the incident.
It is alleged the 70-year-old victim awoke to find a male youth in her residence who was holding an edged weapon before he stole her backpack and fled the scene. The victim and the other occupant subsequently secured themselves in a room and contacted police.
A short time later, police attended a residence of interest where they located and seized the edged weapon believed to be used during the incident. The alleged offender remains outstanding.
Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number P26000890. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
