Strike Force Trident Detectives have charged a male and female and recovered a mass of stolen property following a search warrant at a Howard Springs residence yesterday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said Police will allege the property was stolen from a number of residences and building sites around the Palmerston area.
“This is a significant seizure with the property estimated to be worth in the vicinity of $165,000.”
A 33-year-old male has been charged with:
- Unlawful Entry of a Building
- Damage Property
- Unlawfully Possess Property
- Stealing
- Aggravated Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle
- Trespass
- Stealing
A 38-year-old female has been charged with:
- Obtain Benefit by Deception
- Unlawful Entry of a Building
- Stealing x 4
- Damage Property
- Aggravated Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle
- Unlawfully Possess Property x 3
- Trespass
They will both appear in Darwin Magistrates Court tomorrow.
“Enquiries are currently being made to identify the rightful owners of the property,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Stringer.
