Northern Territory Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery of a vehicle over the weekend.
Around 9:30pm on Saturday, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a male had approached a female attempting to drive her vehicle from a carpark in Bellamack.
The offender allegedly entered the driver’s side of the car and closed the door. The victim has allegedly accelerated the vehicle, which collided with a nearby pillar.
Nearby patrons at a licenced venue came to her aid and apprehended the offender.
Police attended and arrested the offender who was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for assessment.
He has since been charged with:
- Aggravated robbery
- Aggravated assault
- Drive under the influence of drugs
- Drive unlicensed
- Careless driving
- Drive motor vehicle without consent
He was remanded in custody to appear in court today.
Police are urging anyone who witnesses a crime or anti-social behaviour to contact 131 444, or in an emergency dial 000. You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
