Strike Force Vega Detectives have charged six male youths with a number of offences following an unlawful entry in Alice Springs.
Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Malley said Police allege the six youths unlawfully entered a licensed premises in Desert Springs at around 11:30pm on Monday.
“Police attended the scene and allege several youths threw rocks and bricks at the Officers before fleeing the scene.
“Police allege the offenders stole around $500 worth of alcohol and caused around $5,000 worth of damage.”
Police arrested six youths aged 14, 16, 17 and three 15-year-olds.
The youths were charged with 41 offences including:
Aggravated unlawful entry of a building (x9)
Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
Stealing (x9)
Damage to property (x12)
Escape from lawful custody
Mesne warrant (x2)
Warrant of apprehension (x5)
Breach of bail.
The three 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old were remanded in custody and will appear in Alice Springs Youth Justice Court today.
The 14 and 17-year-old were bailed and will appear in court at a later date.