Media release

Unlawful entry and criminal damage –Alice Springs - 4420020

Police

Two youths will appear in the Alice Springs Youth Justice Court in relation to an unlawful entry of a business premises in Braitling in November 2009.

Police received a report just after 06:30 am on November 26, 2009 from a security patrol of an unlawful entry at a business on Priest Street. It is alleged that the offenders ram raided the front gates and smashed a window to the office. They then stole a Toyota Hilux which was later recovered.

Police investigations led to the arrest of a 15-year-old male yesterday and he has been charged with:

Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
Damage property
Stealing
Interfere with motor vehicle

A 17-year-old boy will also be summonsed to attend court in relation to the unlawful entry.


Media contact:
Theresa Kuilboer
8951 8825