The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged a 23-year-old male after a series of offences were committed in Alice Springs yesterday morning.
Around 8:15am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a domestic disturbance occurring at a residence in The Gap. It is alleged a 23-year-old male had physically assaulted an adult female family member before stealing the keys to another adult female family member’s car and departing in the vehicle.
Shortly after, police received a report that the vehicle had almost struck a pedestrian travelling on an e-scooter at the intersection of Parke Crescent and Gap Road. The 23-year-old male allegedly struck a curb and abandoned the vehicle on foot.
Around 8:25am, a further report was received that the occupants of a residence on Kempe Street were assaulted by an adult male offender, who then stole a Hyundai Elantra from the driveway. The Hyundai was located crashed near South Terrace, with the offender fleeing on foot prior to police arrival.
At 10am, a report was received of an unknown male trespassing on a property on the Ross Highway.
Multiple police responded and commenced investigations, with all incidents believed to be linked. The 23-year-old male was arrested a short time later at the property without incident and has since been charged with:
- 2 x Unlawful use of motor vehicle
- 2 x Not stop after crash
- 2 x Driver never licensed
- 1 x Aggravated robbery
- 2 x Aggravated assault
- 1 x Theft
- 2 x Drive vehicle in a manner dangerous
- 1 x Fail to provide a sample of blood
- 2 x Damage to property
- 1 x Trespass
He was remanded to appear in court today.
Anyone with information, particularly with dash cam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://www.crimestoppersnt.com.au.
If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.
