A 35-year-old man will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court today after he allegedly broke into a restaurant in Darwin City and stole a quantity of alcohol.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said it is alleged the man unlawfully entered the premises on Mitchell Street Friday morning at around at around 4am.

“The offender allegedly stole around $400 worth of alcohol and caused $1,500 worth of damage.

“Police located a bucket containing three bottles of spirits nearby and arrested the offender on Mitchell Street a short time later.”

He has been charged with:

Aggravated enter building with intent to commit offence (x2)

Stealing

Damage to property (x2)

Breach of alcohol protection order

Warrants (x4)

Breach of bail (x2).