Members from Strike Force Winx have charged a 16-year-old male who allegedly absconded from a youth diversion facility on Friday 7 July.
Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Malley said the offender was arrested yesterday at the Alice Springs railway yards after a 3km foot pursuit about 9am.
The youth was charged with:
- Unlawful entry - building
- Damage to property
- Stealing
- Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
- Drive unlicensed
- Breach of bail
- Hinder police
- Resist police in the execution of their duty
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court today.
17-year-old Ethan Jones is the last remaining absconder who is still outstanding and police are asking for anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts to contact them on 131 444.
