The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a man after several burglaries in Parap this morning.
Around 5:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received reports that multiple residences and vehicles at a unit complex on Salonika Street had been unlawfully entered and small items stolen.
The offender then allegedly stole a Holden Trax belonging to one of the residents, narrowly missing that resident as he attempted to stop the offender from driving away in his vehicle.
Members from Strikeforce Trident deployed and the stolen motor vehicle was located driving through Ludmilla before stopping at an address on Mawalan Court.
The offender fled on foot and was arrested a short distance away. The 32-year-old male has since been charged with:
- Aggravated Burglary – Building x 1
- Damage to Property x 2
- Trespass – Entering Without Authority x 3
- Aggravated Burglary – Dwelling x 1
- Theft x 1
- Driving, Using/Riding Motor Vehicle Without Consent x 1
- Recklessly Endangering Serious Harm – Aggravated x 1
- Learner Driver – No Person in Front Seat x 1
- Drive Without L Plates When Required x 1
- Not Dip Headlamps – Approaching Vehicle x 1
- Unlawfully Possess Property x 2
- Driver With Prohibited Drug in Body x 1
- Breach of Parole x 1
He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court 8 September 2025.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident or with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25236834. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
