Strike Force Trident Detectives have arrested three males following the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle.

Detective Sergeant Michael Budge said it is alleged a red Subaru Forrester was stolen from a Wulagi residence in the early hours of Thursday morning.

“At approximately 11:30pm, a mobile Police vehicle sighted the car traveling at high speeds on Bagot Road.

“Police CCTV Operators tracked the car into Darwin City where it was abandoned by three males in Shadforth Lane. Police attended and the vehicle was recovered.

“A short time later, CCTV Operators sighted the three alleged offenders returning to the area looking for the vehicle.

“General Duties members were called and the trio were arrested a short time later.”

Two men aged 18 and 20 were charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

A third male was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, drive in a dangerous manner and possess stolen property.

They will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court on 2 June.

“This is a great result for Northern Territory Police. With the combined efforts of Police CCTV Operators, Darwin Traffic and General Duties members we were able to bring these offenders swiftly to justice,” said Sergeant Budge.