Media release

Call for information – Ram raids – Alice Springs

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for information following two ram raids in Alice Springs overnight.

Around 12.00am, a grey Ford Ranger dual cab utility was stolen from a location on Palm Place, Ross.

At 12:20am the vehicle was used in a ram raid at a business on Gason Street, Milner. Up to five unknown offenders have entered the store before fleeing in the vehicle.

At 12:30am the vehicle was used again in a ram raid at a business on Gap Road, The Gap. The five offenders have stolen a large quantity of alcohol before fleeing the scene.  

The vehicle was successfully tyre spiked on Larapinta Drive a short time later, with all five offenders fleeing the scene on foot.

Strike Force Viper are continuing to investigate the incidents and are urging anyone with information to make contact on 131 444.  You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.