Alice Springs Police have located a green Toyota Ascent allegedly stolen and used during a sexual assault in Alice Springs on Wednesday.

Detective Acting Superintendent Travis Wurst said the vehicle was found in Ntaria, about 130 kilometres south west of Alice Springs.

"Police located the vehicle of interest in Ntaria at around noon today,” Detective Acting Superintendent Wurst said.

“The vehicle is currently being forensically examined and will be transported back to Alice Springs for further analysis.

“Two 17-year-old men remain in Police custody over the alleged incident in which two international tourists were sexually assaulted at gunpoint in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

“A third man, 17, appeared in court today after Police charged him with sexual assault.”

Meanwhile Detective Acting Superintendent Wurst said Police believe the weapon used during the alleged sexual assault was also used in an attempted armed robbery of a taxi early on the same morning.

“The three 17 year olds arrested for the sexual assault are also believed to be involved in this crime,” Detective Acting Superintendent Wurst.

“Police are now calling for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Barrett Drive near the Casino at 2:50am where the alleged attempted armed robbery of the taxi took place.

“A firearm was used to threaten the driver and occupants of the taxi before the offenders fled. Nothing was stolen from the taxi.

“There were three passengers in the taxi who Police would now like to come forward.

“Anyone else with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Police on 131 444.

“Investigations are continuing.”

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