Media release

Arrest - Unlawful entry - Alice Springs

Police

Northern Territory Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male in relation to an unlawful entry of a home in Braitling last month.

On December 22, it will be alleged the youth unlawfully entered a home and stole electrical items, clothing and a phone before he was chased out of the house by the occupant.

The youth was located by the Community Youth Engagement Team officers in the Alice Springs CBD and arrested yesterday evening.

He is scheduled to appear before the Alice Springs Youth Justice Court today charged with the following;

  • Aggravated assault
  • Damage to property
  • Stealing