Northern Territory Police have arrested two men following the alleged unlawful entry of a residence in The Narrows this morning.

Shortly before 10:00am, police received a report of a group of unknown armed persons forcing entry into the residence of a 56-year-old male. Several items including an amount of cash were stolen before the group fled in a vehicle.

The male victim was at home during the incident and immediately notified police.

Detectives from Strike Force Trident, and Darwin and Casuarina General Duty members conducted extensive investigations to identify a vehicle of interest which was located in Casuarina.

The vehicle was apprehended and a 31-year-old male and a 44-year-old male were arrested and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House.

A 29-year-old female passenger was also arrested but was later released without charge.

The men remain in police custody with investigations continuing.

Witnesses and anyone with information in relation to the unlawful entry are urged to contact police on 131 444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.