Media release

Call for information – Stolen motor vehicles – Alice Springs

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to stolen motor vehicles that were sighted driving dangerously in Alice Springs early this morning.

At 4:15am, police CCTV operators sighted two vehicles being driven recklessly on Todd Street in Alice Springs. One of the vehicles, a white Haval SUV, was allegedly driving behind a security vehicle and attempting to ram it, however no contact was made. The second vehicle, a silver Mazda hatchback, was following closely behind the SUV.

The two vehicles subsequently left the area and were last sighted travelling towards East Side. Police commenced investigations and Strike Force Viper members located both vehicles a short time later abandoned on Coolibah Crescent. Both have been seized to undergo forensic examination.

Police attended the registered address of the vehicles in East Side and confirmed they had been stolen earlier in the night.

Members from the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Viper and general duties conducted area patrols to locate the unknown offenders, however they currently remain outstanding.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference P25087519. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.