Northern Territory Police have charged two men in relation to a violent theft in a Palmerston liquor store yesterday.
At approximately 4:30pm, two men, aged 31 and 36, attempted to enter a Palmerston liquor store. The 36-year-old was turned away by security. The 31-year-old entered and allegedly stole a bottle of spirits.
When confronted, he allegedly swung the bottle at a staff member before fleeing the scene with the other offender.
NT Police arrested the pair a short time later. Strike Force Trident officers have charged the 36-year-old man with:
- 1 x Receiving stolen property
The 31-year-old has been charged with:
- 1 x Aggravated robbery
And further charged for the unlawful entry of a business premises in Darwin on 5 January 2021:
- 1 x Damage to property
- 1 x Stealing
- 1 x Unlawful entry – building
The men were remanded to appear in court later today.