Media release

Arrests – Stolen motor vehicle – Darwin

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested four offenders in relation to a stolen motor vehicle incident that occurred earlier today.

Around 9:20am this morning, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a vehicle had been stolen in Nightcliff sometime between 10:30pm and 1am.

Police received additional reports of the vehicle allegedly driving erratically throughout the northern suburbs across the day, including being involved in a fuel drive-off in Coconut Grove.

Strike Force Trident and the Dog Operations Unit (DOU) commenced investigations. Around 1:30pm, the allegedly stolen white Hyundai Tucson was observed at traffic lights turning left onto Trower Road from Vanderlin Drive.

A DOU member approached the vehicle on foot at the lights in attempts to apprehend the driver and immobilise the vehicle. When the driver observed the member, they allegedly made a left turn onto Trower Road and attempted a right turn onto Alawa Crescent, colliding with an oncoming civilian vehicle, causing the Tucson to roll onto its roof.

The sole occupant of the civilian vehicle suffered minor injuries and was conveyed to hospital by St John Ambulance for assessment.

The four occupants of the allegedly stolen vehicle, three females aged 15, 17, 17, and a 19-year-old male, were apprehended by Strike Force Trident and DOU members.

The alleged driver, the 15-year-old female, suffered minor injuries to her arm in the crash, and was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital with the remaining offenders for assessment. They remain in custody and investigations are ongoing.

The roadway was blocked for a short time but has since been reopened.

Anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26139248. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.