Media release

Charges – Crime Series – Darwin Area

Police

Northern Territory Police have arrested six males in relation to a crime series across Darwin over the weekend.

A 15-year-old male has been charged with:

  • Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
  • Unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x2)
  • Unlawful entry – building (x3)
  • Unlawful entry – dwelling
  • Stealing (x4)
  • Damage to property (x3)
  • Drive unlicensed (x3)
  • Breach bail

A 16-year-old male was charged with:

  • Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
  • Damage to property (x6)
  • Attempt unlawful entry (x3)
  • Unlawful entry – building (x3)
  • Stealing (x2)
  • Drive unlicensed

Both will appear in Darwin Youth Court today.

Two other youths aged 12 and 14 are being considered for diversion.

A fifth male youth, 15, was released pending further investigation.

A sixth male, also 15 was arrested early this morning and will be interviewed today.

View the previous media release here.