Media release

Charges – Property Offences – Palmerston Area

Police

Northern Territory Police have charged a 15-year-old male in relation to two property offences.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Bland from Strike Force Trident said the youth allegedly entered a property on Flynn Circuit, Bellamack about 3.30am on 26 February, from which he took a set of car keys and the occupant’s Mazda 6.

It was recovered later that day abandoned in Moulden.

“CCTV identified the alleged offender, and a search warrant was executed at a residence in Moulden. Clothing worn during the offending was seized, as were other property items and a data storage device containing evidence of his involvement in another unlawful entry in Moulden.”

He was arrested and charged with:

  • Aggravated unlawful entry of a dwelling (x2)
  • Unlawful use of motor vehicle
  • Stealing (x2)
  • Drive motor vehicle unlicensed

He was remanded to appear in Darwin Youth Court today.