UPDATE #2: Charges - Crime Series At Tennant Creek

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a fourth male in relation to a crime series in Tennant Creek over the weekend.

Yesterday morning, officers from the Territory Safety Division attended a residence on Ford Crescent and arrested a 14-year-old male.

He has since been charged with Aggravated burglary, Theft and Unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

He was bailed to appear in court on 12 January 2026.

All of the offenders in this matter are now before court.

Acting Superintendent Mick Fields said "The behaviour we saw over the weekend has no place in our town and the community can rest assured that the police will not stand for it.

"Police recently attended Barkly Regional Coordination Committee to discuss the recent incidents effecting Tennant Creek and we are committed to working with local stakeholders to address these issues.

"Continued mobile CCTV deployment will occur throughout the town and the police led Tennant Creek Interagency Tasking Coordination Group will continue to share information collaboratively to address local community safety and antisocial behaviour issues.

"Police Safer Streets Patrols will also deliver proactive, highly visible patrols complementary to frontline general duties activities through the upcoming summer months as part of Ludlow II. Local police are able call on specialist support including Dog Operations, Territory Mounted Unit, Strike Force Viper, Fugitive Task Force and Traffic Operations."

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