Strike Force Vega Detectives have charged six male youths with a number of offences following an unlawful entry in Alice Springs.

Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Malley said Police allege the six youths unlawfully entered a licensed premises in Desert Springs at around 11:30pm on Monday.

“Police attended the scene and allege several youths threw rocks and bricks at the Officers before fleeing the scene.

“Police allege the offenders stole around $500 worth of alcohol and caused around $5,000 worth of damage.”

Police arrested six youths aged 14, 16, 17 and three 15-year-olds.

The youths were charged with 41 offences including:

Aggravated unlawful entry of a building (x9)

Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle

Unlawful use of a motor vehicle

Stealing (x9)

Damage to property (x12)

Escape from lawful custody

Mesne warrant (x2)

Warrant of apprehension (x5)

Breach of bail.

The three 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old were remanded in custody and will appear in Alice Springs Youth Justice Court today.

The 14 and 17-year-old were bailed and will appear in court at a later date.