Northern Territory Police arrested three youths yesterday after allegedly robbing multiple victims in a shopping centre carpark in Alice Springs.

On Monday, the group allegedly robbed a woman by entering her vehicle and stealing her handbag after she exited the shopping centre.

Yesterday, the same youths allegedly targeted two other women on two separate occasions. On the first occasion the group attempted to steal a handbag before fleeing the scene. They later returned and stole a handbag from another woman while leaning through the front passenger door.

Strike Force Viper located and arrested the youths on Parsons Street. All three have been charged with theft and other offences.

Anyone who witnessed these incidents is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number 10415026.