Media release

Call for information – Aggravated robbery – Daly River Region

Police

The NT Police Force are calling for information in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in the Daly River Region on Tuesday morning.

Around 8am, police received reports that an 84-year-old male had been assaulted and had his vehicle stolen approximately 1 kilometre from the Woolianna Road and Daly River Road intersection.

It is alleged that a group of four youths threw rocks at an 84-year-old and his vehicle after her refused to give them a lift.

The victim exited his Toyota Hilux, and one male youth entered the vehicle and attempted to drive away from the location, but the vehicle stalled. At this time the victim attempted to remove the keys from the Hilux; however, the group allegedly began assaulting him before stealing the vehicle and fleeing the scene.

Daly River Police attended, and the 84-year-old male was transported to the Daly River Clinic for assessment with minor injuries.

The vehicle and the alleged offenders remain outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.

Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2500073955. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.