UPDATE: Charges – Crash - Darwin
The Northern Territory Police Force has charged five youths following a vehicle theft and crash in Darwin city overnight.
Five youths were allegedly involved in the theft of a vehicle from an apartment complex in Darwin CBD, ramming the gate and fleeing the scene.
Around 30 minutes later, three of the youths, aged 13, 14 and 15, were involved in a police pursuit and subsequent crash.
Two other youths, aged 12 and 15, who were allegedly involved in the vehicle theft but were not in the crash, had exited the vehicle some time before the crash.
Earlier today, detectives from Strikeforce Trident located the remaining outstanding alleged offenders.
The 13-year-old male, who police will allege was driving at the time of the crash is currently at the watchhouse and is expected to be charged with:
- Recklessly endanger life-aggravated x3
- Drive/ride/use motor vehicle without consent
- Drive vehicle manner dangerous pursuit
- Drive unlicensed
- Damage property
A 14-year-old has been charged with Drive/ride/use motor vehicle without consent.
A 15-year-old was summonsed to appear in court at a later date for Drive/ride/use motor vehicle without consent.
A 12 and 15-year-old will be summonsed for Drive/ride/use motor vehicle without consent.
Investigations remain ongoing.
