The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested both youths who escaped custody in the Darwin CBD earlier this afternoon.

About 6:20pm, both youths were arrested in the Darwin CBD by members from the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident, Territory Safety Division, Fugitive Task Force and general duties after being observed by a Dog Operations Unit member on patrol.

Patrol Dog Wedge was deployed and the two youths were apprehended a short time later with some further assistance from the public.

Police would like to thank members of the public involved.