Media release

Arrests - Riotous behaviour - Alice Springs

Police

Five people have been arrested in relation to riotous behaviour that occurred in Alice Springs on Thursday night.

A service station on Bagot Street, The Gap and a supermarket on Gap Road, The Gap were subject to riotous behaviour and aggravated burglaries which caused sustained significant damages and property loss estimated at a total of $105,000 stolen and $80,000 in damages.

Following a review into CCTV and media outlet footage, five people aged 18, 26, 34, 46 and 49 have all been arrested and remain in custody with charges expected to follow.

Further offenders have been identified, and multiple arrests are expected to be made in coming days.

Anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam, is urged to contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

Media can request footage via WeTransfer through PFES.media@pfes.nt.gov.au.