Media release

Property Offences - Youth Charged - Alice Springs

Police

Members from Strike Force Vega have charged a 15-year-old male in relation to a series of property offending in Alice Springs.

Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Malley said Police allege the youth unlawfully entered five residences in Araluen and Gillen between 20 June and 4 July.

“It is alleged the offender stole a baseball cap, a bike, iPad mini, alcohol, a Toyota Camry and a Yamaha motorcycle."

He was arrested yesterday by Strike Force Vega members and charged with:

  • Unlawful entry (x5)
  • Stealing (x3)
  • Trespass (x3)
  • Damage to property (x2)
  • Unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x2)
  • Drive unlicensed
  • Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle

 

He will appear in Alice Springs Youth Justice Court today.