The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating after police were targeted by offenders driving a stolen motor vehicle in Pinelands.
Around 3am, a group of youths allegedly attended a service station in Pinelands, with one youth climbing the fence to a nearby business where he subsequently stole an older model white Toyota Landcruiser.
The offender allegedly drove into a second unoccupied vehicle, causing damage, before ramming through the gates of the business. Some of the remaining youths entered the vehicle and it fled the scene heading southbound towards Palmerston.
At 4am, police observed the stolen motor vehicle driving dangerously around the Moulden area. Police attempted a traffic apprehension, during which the stolen motor vehicle drove directly at the police, before swerving and narrowly avoiding a collision.
Multiple police units attended, including members from Strike Force Trident, the Dog Operations Unit and Road Policing. A pursuit was initiated, however was terminated a short time later after the vehicle fled into bushland.
The Toyota was located abandoned in bushland behind Muckaninnie Court, and the offender remains outstanding.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26068703. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
