Media release

Call for witnesses – Aggravated robbery – Darwin City

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses after an aggravated robbery on a licence premises overnight.

Just before 12:30am 22 November 2023, police received a report of a group of 7 persons that entered a business along Smith Street, before jumping over the counter and filling a backpack of alcohol.

One of the offenders threatened an employee with an edged weapon, before fleeing the location.

No injuries were reported.

Detectives from the Serious Crimes Squad are investigating the incident and urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference: 10520825.

Alternatively, you can make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.