Media release

Charges – Crime Spree – Darwin Area

Police

Northern Territory Police have charged a 15-year-old male in relation to a crime series across Darwin.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Bland from Strike Force Trident said the youth was arrested after a bag snatching at Casuarina Shopping Centre on 27 February.

He was charged over seven separate incidents between Friday and Saturday night.

He was charged with:

  • Damage property (x5)
  • Aggravated Unlawful Entry (x4)
  • Stealing (x6)
  • Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
  • Drive unlicensed
  • Dangerous driving during a pursuit

He was bailed to appear in Darwin Youth Court on 17 March.