An apology to Aboriginal Territorians

I, Michael Murphy, Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police am deeply sorry to all Aboriginal Territorians, for the past harms and injustices caused by members of the Northern Territory Police.

I formally apologise for the hurt inflicted upon Aboriginal people, and together with my fellow officers, I commit the NT Police service to do the hard work to transform our relationship with Aboriginal Territorians for a safer community for all.

We know that we cannot change or undo the past, but together we can commit to not repeating our mistakes and the injustices.

Media release

Concern for Welfare – Top End

Police

Northern Territory Police hold concerns for 67-year-old Timothy Hicks.

Timothy left New South Wales on 22 June 2024, travelling in a green camouflage khaki colour 2004 Mazda BT-50 utility, with Queensland registration 126CX7. His vehicle was last seen in the vicinity of Mataranka on 27 June 2024. It is believed he was travelling towards Palmerston, stopping along the way.

Timothy is an experienced traveller and is known to camp out in the bush, however, it is reportedly out of character for him not to contact his family and friends, who reported him missing on 20 July 2024.

Timothy’s family and the police hold concerns for his welfare and urge anyone with information of his whereabouts to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2400071121.

Timothy Hicks
Timothy Hicks Vehicle
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