Alice Springs Police have this afternoon located and arrested a 17 year-old youth who had escaped from custody on the 19th of May.

Commander Michael Murphy said the young man was apprehended in a town camp after members of the public had sighted him and called Police.

“Police have been working very hard on this case and we would like to thank the people of Alice Springs who have assisted us returning this youth to custody.  This is a very good example of Police and the community working together to minimise harm in the town and reduce crime.”

Commander Murphy said the youth will be charged with escaping lawful custody and there is the possibility of further charges once he has been interviewed by Detectives.