Strike Force Trident Detectives have charged a 15-year-old male with a number of property offences following two unlawful entries in Palmerston this week.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said Police allege the youth unlawfully entered a residence in Rosebery on Tuesday and stole a backpack, wallet, car keys and cigarettes.

“The youth allegedly broke into a second residence in Rosebery and stole a packet of cigarettes and a set of car keys.

“The offender allegedly returned to the second residence the following night. Police allege the youth attempted to steal a Toyota Hilux by rolling it out onto the road, however, he was unable to start it.”

He was arrested by Police yesterday and charged with:

Aggravated unlawful entry

Stealing

Unlawful use of a motor vehicle

Attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle

Trespass

Breach of bail

He will appear in Darwin Youth Justice Court today.