Media release

Arrests - Aggravated robbery - Palmerston

Police

Northern Territory Police have arrested a female youth and a male adult in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Palmerston yesterday evening.

Around 6:30pm, police received reports of an adult male and a female youth allegedly threatening bar staff at a licenced premises on University Avenue, demanding alcohol.

A short time later, the two offenders allegedly threatened a man before stealing his golf buggy and travelling to another business on University Avenue, in the golf buggy, where they stole multiple items.

While attempting to flee in the stolen buggy, the offenders collided with a parked vehicle, the male offender fled the scene, and the female offender was apprehended nearby members of the public.

The 38-year-old male offender has since been apprehended by Strike Force Trident.

Both offenders remain in custody and are expected to be charged later today.

Strike Force Trident are continuing investigations into the incidents.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444 and quote P24300362.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.