Media release

Call for information – Stolen motor vehicles – Alice Springs

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to multiple stolen motor vehicles in Alice Springs overnight.

Three vehicles were allegedly stolen from residences in Larapinta, Eastside, and Braitling during the evening, with all three sighted driving dangerously in the CBD throughout the night.

Occupants of the stolen vehicles allegedly targeted police by throwing rocks at two separate police vehicles. One vehicle sustained a damaged front windscreen and the second sustained a broken passenger window. No police member was injured during the incidents.

Police also received reports of civilian vehicles being damaged by the offenders.

Two of the stolen motor vehicles have since been recovered after being abandoned. A blue Nissan Micra remains outstanding along with the unknown offenders.

Strike Force Viper have carriage of the investigation and urge anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage relating to the incidents, to call police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.