Officers from operation Dawson have arrested another youth in relation to the criminal damage of multiple vehicles in Alice Springs last week.

The 14-year-old male and others are alleged to have damaged 39 vehicles on Larapinta Drive on Thursday, 18 May.

The youth is expected to be charged this afternoon with:

• Criminal damage
• Trespass
• Stealing

Police will be opposing bail. The male is expected to appear in Alice Springs Local Youth Court on Monday, 21 May 2018.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Leith Phillips said police are still asking for potential victims and witnesses who have not notified police to come forward.

“This is the seventh youth we have arrested in relation to this incident since Thursday however we are continuing with our efforts to locate any outstanding offenders”

“We would like to thank members of the public for their continued assistance,” he said.

Anyone with information is asked to notify police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.