Media release

Call for information – Ram raids – Alice Springs

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a series of ram raids that occurred in Alice Springs overnight.

Around 12.30am this morning, an unknown number of offenders allegedly unlawfully entered a business on Milner Road in Ciccone. The offenders initially stole four vehicles from the site, before returning a short time later and stealing an additional vehicle.

Starting from 1.45am, the offenders allegedly used two of the vehicles in attempted ram raids at three clubs located in North Side, Gillen and East Side, causing damage to gates.

Access was not gained to the three premises.

The offenders also allegedly rammed and gained entry into a business on Kennett Crt in Ciccone.

Police responded and have subsequently recovered three of the five vehicles.

The offenders and two vehicles, a silver Toyota Land Cruiser and a white Toyota Hilux, remain outstanding.

Police are continuing to investigate and urge the public with any information, including dash cam or CCTV footage from the areas, to contact police on 131 444 and quote NTP2400053270. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.