The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 19-year-old female in relation to a stealing with violence incident that occurred in Casuarina last night.

Around 10:10pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a vehicle had allegedly struck a female pedestrian near a shopping centre on Bradshaw Terrace.

It is alleged when the adult female driver exited the vehicle to render assistance, a number of offenders surrounded her, produced weapons and began damaging her vehicle. She sought refuge at the shopping centre car park, and one of the offenders drove away in her vehicle.

Members from Strike Force Trident, Darwin Traffic Operations, the Dog Operations Unit and general duties responded and CCTV was reviewed. The vehicle was subsequently located abandoned on Adcock Crescent.

A 19-year-old female was arrested following investigations, and the pedestrian was conveyed to hospital for assessment of minor injuries.

The driver of the vehicle did not suffer any injuries and police are investigating if the incident was planned.

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26139976. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.