Media release

Seven vehicles stolen – two more charged

Police

Members of the Commander's Tactical Team arrested two more males yesterday aged 18 and 16 in relation to the theft of seven vehicles from Atlas Auto Cars in Winnellie that occurred on Monday 9 March.

They have been charged with:

Unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x3)
Damage property - concealing a crime
Trespass

Both males have been remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Magistrate's Court and the Darwin Youth Justice Court today.

Police have recovered all seven vehicles.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Jordan of the Commander's Tactical Team said, "We remind car yards or any member of the public not to leave car keys in their vehicles to prevent this type of offence occurring.



Media contact:
Sue Bradley
8922 3531