The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three males in relation to a vehicle that was stolen in Alice Springs in the early hours of this morning.

At 1am, police received a report of a robbery at a residence on Spicer Crescent in Araluen. It is alleged four offenders, some armed with edged weapons, unlawfully entered the residence and threatened the male occupant with the weapons. The offenders allegedly stole the keys to a Toyota Echo and fled the scene in the vehicle.

The victim did not suffer any injuries.

As police were attending the scene, a second report was received of an unlawful entry at a residence on Lulba Court in Braitling. Unknown offenders had allegedly entered the residence and stolen a Mitsubishi Pajero.

A short time later, the Pajero was sighted by police CCTV travelling through the Alice Springs CBD. The police drone was deployed to track the vehicle and tyre deflation devices (TDDs) were successfully deployed on Schwarz Crescent. The drone continued to track the vehicle until it came to a stop on the Stuart Highway, where the 15-year-old male driver and two male occupants, aged 13 and 20, attempted to flee on foot.

All three were arrested by attending police and remain in police custody. The Pajero was recovered by police.

Around 3:25am, the Toyota Echo was sighted by police on the Stuart Highway before travelling west on Larapinta Drive.

The stolen motor vehicle and its occupants remain outstanding at this time and police are investigating if the two incidents are linked.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26084542. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.