The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested and charged two males following a series of property offences committed in Alice Springs earlier this week.
Around 2am yesterday, Tuesday 27 October, a group of offenders allegedly attended six locations in the Ross Highway area, south of the Gap. It is alleged the offenders unlawfully entered residential properties, interfered with vehicles, and stole two motor vehicles, two motorcycles, cash and alcohol.
At one property on the Ross Highway, the offenders allegedly searched vehicles while wearing face coverings. A nearby residence was subsequently unlawfully entered, and a silver Mazda was allegedly stolen and used to ram through the rear gate.
The offenders then allegedly attended another residence on Schaber Road, where a Ford Ranger was stolen.
Strike Force Viper members later observed the Ford Ranger and commenced a pursuit; however, the pursuit was terminated after the vehicle entered scrubland in Arumbera. It was later recovered after being located abandoned.
Investigations conducted by Strike Force Viper resulted in an 18-year-old male being arrested at a residence in Arumbera yesterday. He has since been charged with:
- 3 x Aggravated burglary of a dwelling
- 2 x Driving, using or riding a motor vehicle without consent
- 3 x Interfering with a motor vehicle
- 2 x Theft
- Trespass
He was remanded to appear in court today, Wednesday 28 October.
In the early hours of this morning, Strike Force Viper coordinated an arrest operation with assistance from the Dog Operations Unit, drone operators and members from the Community Safety Engagement Team.
A police drone was deployed during the operation and successfully located a 17-year-old male, who was arrested without incident.
He has since been charged with:
- Damage to property
- Receiving stolen property
- Breaching a suspended sentence
The 17-year-old has been further remanded to appear in court on Thursday 5 November 2026.
All four stolen vehicles, inclusive of the two motor vehicles and two motorcycles, have been recovered.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444.
Media note: Drone footage available upon request.
