Strike Force Trident Detectives have arrested a 20-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the robbery of a 31-year-old man in Palmerston on Wednesday night.

Detective Senior Sergeant Stringer said it is alleged the man, in the company of two others, approached a man after he withdrew cash from an ATM.

“The victim was threatened with a knife and handed over a sum of money before all three offenders fled the scene,” Detective Senior Sergeant Stringer said.

“Detectives located the 20-year-old alleged offender at a residence in Moulden today. He was found hiding underneath a mattress.

“He has been charged with aggravated robbery and breach of bail and will be remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Magistrates Court on Monday 4 November 2013.”

Police continue to search for the two remaining offenders and urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident, to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.