Northern Territory Police have charged four male youths following a series of alleged property and traffic offences.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Jordan said the youths were arrested on Thursday 1 June following the theft of a gold Audi Q7 from a residence in Leanyer.

“The youths were also questioned and charged in relation to the theft of food from a service station in Darwin CBD, fishing equipment from a boat in Durack and a wallet from a vehicle parked in Farrar.

“Throughout Thursday, the youths were seen by police driving the Audi Q7 throughout the Darwin area. A tyre deflation device was used to stop vehicle in Palmerston and all four were arrested.”

Combined, the youths, aged 12, 14, 15 and 16 were charged with:

• Unlawful entry (x9)
• Stealing (x17)
• Trespass (x4)
• Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x4)

The 14-year-old was further charged with damage to property.

Three of the four were also charged with breach of bail.

They will appear in Darwin Youth Justice Court today.