The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 23-year-old female in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Darwin overnight.

At 9:40pm, a 57-year-old female reported she had been assaulted and had her bag stolen by a female offender in Casuarina.  

The offender and the victim had both been travelling on a public bus which stopped at the Casuarina Bus Exchange. The offender allegedly followed the victim off the bus and along Bradshaw Terrace, where she began throwing rocks and bottles at the victim, before stealing her bag.

The victim called police during the assault and sought refuge inside a nearby restaurant on the corner of Bradshaw Terrace and Trower Road.  

Strike Force Trident and general duties members responded, and the 23-year-old female offender was located and arrested nearby at 9:56pm.

Some of the victim’s personal items remain outstanding and Strike Force Trident have carriage of the investigation.  

Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25093589. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.