NT Police are calling for information following two separate aggravated robberies that occurred in Katherine on Monday evening.

Around 9:40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received reports of a stolen motor vehicle from a facility on Riverbank Drive.

It is alleged that three male youths approached an employee at the facility and threatened him with a knife. They demanded their keys and subsequently stole the victim’s vehicle.  While attempting to exit the location, the offenders crashed into a fence, causing them to abandon the vehicle and flee the scene on foot.

Police attended, and a crime scene was established. The alleged offenders remain outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.

Later, in a separate incident, around 11:05pm, the JESCC received a report that a group of youths had entered another business premises in Katherine South.

An employee working at the location was threatened with a knife for their vehicle keys. The employee was able to secure themselves in the staff room with the offenders banging on the door until they heard the victim called police.

Before fleeing the scene, the group allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle that was parked outside but were unsuccessful.

Police attended and a crime scene was established. The group remain outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.

It is not known at this stage if the two incidents are linked.

Police urge anyone with information pertaining to either incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25195157. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.