The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to an unlawful entry in Katherine on Sunday night.
Around 8:25pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of an unlawful entry at a unit complex in Katherine South.It is alleged up to four male youths entered the residence and stole keys to a vehicle parked at the complex. The offenders fled the scene in the stolen motor vehicle. The JESCC subsequently received reports of further attempted car thefts, with no vehicles being stolen and no injuries being reported.Later in the evening, police were alerted that the stolen vehicle had struck a security vehicle at low speed in a supermarket carpark on Katherine Terrace, causing minor damage.Multiple police units responded, and the stolen motor vehicle was located on a track near Warlpiri Community around 11:35pm. The vehicle was abandoned, and all offenders had fled prior to police arrival.
Investigations are ongoing to identify and location the offenders.
Police urge anyone with information, including those with CCTV or dash cam footage, to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25346077. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
