Northern Territory Police have charged three youths in relation to a series of offences involving stolen motor vehicles across the Darwin area this week.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Jordan from Strike Force Trident said two 16-year-olds were arrested without incident at a residence in Moulden just after 8pm Wednesday, while a 15-year-old was arrested on Thursday morning.

“Police will allege one of the 16-year-olds still had the keys to one of the stolen vehicles in his pocket when he was arrested,” he said.

Both 16-year-olds were charged with:

• Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
• Possess stolen property
• Breach bail.

One was also charged with stealing and other traffic offences.

The 15-year-old was charged with

• Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle
• Stealing

All were remanded to appear today.