Media release

Call for witnesses – Stealing – Alice Springs

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses in relation to a stealing incident in Alice Springs yesterday.

Around 5.30pm a woman seated at a bus stop near a car park on Hartley Street was approached by a group of teenaged girls, one of whom allegedly snatched the woman’s handbag. The bag was later recovered and returned to the owner.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9700444.