Northern Territory Police have arrested and charged four men in relation to a series of unlawful entries in Alyangula.

Senior Sergeant Antony Deutrom said four of the men stole a Gemco Person Mover at 3:40am on Monday 26 November and proceeded to drive it to the Alyangula Recreation club and force their way through a fence.

“The alleged offenders have smashed one of the windows of the bar and stolen around $1800 worth of liquor.

“They have then abandoned the people mover, stolen a Toyota Hilux utility and driven to the Alyangula Mini Mart and unsuccessfully tried to force their way into the premises.

“The alleged offenders then proceeded onto the Angurugu Store forced their way in and stole food and cigarette lighters.” Senior Sergeant Deutrom said.

Police arrested the four men aged 19, 21, 25 and 40 at Umbakumba Community.

They have been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, aggravated unlawful entry (x2), criminal damage (3x), stealing (2x), and possession and consuming supply liquor in an alcohol protected area.

The four men will appear in Alyangula Court on 12 December.

A 24-year-old man was also arrested at Umbakumba Community after he armed himself with several weapons and proceeded to throw rocks at Police vehicles. He threatened Police with a spear, and threw another spear at a Police vehicle” Senior Sergeant Deutrom said.

“Police would like to commend the community members of Umbakumba who assisted in disarming the offender and helping Police with a number of the arrests.”

The 24-year-old has been remanded to appear in Darwin’s Magistrate’s court today.