Northern Territory Police have charged a 15-year-old boy in relation to an unlawful entry at an Alice Springs supermarket.
Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Malley said three offenders allegedly entered the supermarket about 2.50am yesterday morning (1 November).
“The group stole 17 mobile phones from the front desk and a cash drawer,” he said.
“They then forced entry into the adjoining bottle shop, stealing $1,000 worth of alcohol.”
The three offenders were then disturbed by attending police. They fled the scene.
“The offenders dropped all the stolen property in a neighbouring yard, one of the youths was arrested while the other two escaped.”
The youth was charged with:
- Unlawful entry building (x3)
- Damage to property (x3)
- Stealing (x3)
- Receiving stolen property
