Media release

Call for information – Aggravated robbery – Alice Springs

Police

Police are calling for information following an aggravated robbery in The Gap on Saturday morning.

Around 3:25am, a 38-year-old female left a licensed premises on Barrett Drive and began walking towards her accommodation on Palm Place. While walking near the intersection of Stuart Highway and Palm Circuit, the woman was approached by two males with face coverings.

The males allegedly assaulted the victim and stole personal items including her phone, wallet and approximately $200 before they fled on foot towards the Stuart Highway.

Strike Force Viper have carriage and investigations are ongoing.

Detectives urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500053384. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.