Detectives from Strike Force Trident have charged two youths for property offences following alleged unlawful entries at a Darwin business.
On 14 and 20 September, the youths entered the building and used keys inside to take a vehicle on each date. The youths allegedly forced open a gun safe and stole a rifle. Both vehicles and the rifle have been recovered.
On Wednesday 30 September, Strike Force Trident Detectives attended a residence and arrested a 15-year-old male.
He has been charged with:
- 2x unlawful entry
- 2x unlawful use of motor vehicle
- 2x stealing
- 2x damage to property
- 1x possess firearm unlicensed.
On Thursday 1 October, Strike Force Trident detectives attended a residence and arrested a 15-year-old male.
He has been charged with:
- 2x unlawful entry
- 2x unlawful use motor vehicle
- 2x stealing
- 2x damage property
- 1x possess firearm unlicensed
- 1 breach bail.
Both youths will appear in court at a later date.