Alice Spring Police have made a further two arrests in relation to a number of unlawful entries in East Side.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Leith Phillips said Police arrested a 14-year-old male after he allegedly unlawfully entered a residence and stole a motor vehicle at around 9:00pm on January 6.

“Police located the alleged offender driving the stolen vehicle along the Stuart Highway a short time later. He has abandoned the vehicle and Police have apprehended the 14-year-old after a foot chase when he has than assaulted an Officer.

“He has been charged with aggravated unlawful entry and stealing, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, assault and resisting Police. He was granted bail by the Magistrate and will appear in the Youth Justice Court on January 11.

“In a separate incident a 16-year-old male was arrested after he allegedly unlawfully entered a residence at East Side at around 12:30am today.

“He was also wanted for two outstanding warrants in relation to a series of unlawful entries and unlawful use of motor vehicles at East Side and Braitling.  He has been charged with stealing and aggravated unlawful entry and later remanded in custody.”

Police urge members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to them on 131 444 and Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.