Members of the Darwin Youth Crime Unit arrested two males aged 16 and 17 yesterday in relation to an unlawful entry that occurred at a residence in Durack between Thursday 19 and Sunday 22 November.

It is alleged the pair gained entry to the premises a number of times whilst the owners were away on holidays, and stole a quantity of property which they later sold. They also located a set of car keys in the house and stole the owner's vehicle which they used before returning it to the garage.

The 16-year-old male has been charged with:

Aggravated unlawful entry (x5)
Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
Stealing
Unlawfully damage property
Drive unlicensed

He was remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Youth Justice Court today.

The 17-year-old male will be summonsed to appear in the Darwin Youth Justice Court for the same offences.




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