Detectives from Strike Force Trident have charged two male youths in relation to the theft of a motor vehicle over the weekend.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said the youths aged 15 and 17 allegedly unlawfully entered a location in Berrimah and stole a Hyundai Excel coupe.

“Police located the vehicle in Nightcliff yesterday and arrested the pair a short time later.

The two youths have been charged with:

Criminal Damage (x2)

Aggravated unlawful entry

Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle

Trespass

Stealing.

They will appear in Darwin Youth Justice Court at a later date.