An apology to Aboriginal Territorians

I, Michael Murphy, Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police am deeply sorry to all Aboriginal Territorians, for the past harms and injustices caused by members of the Northern Territory Police.

I formally apologise for the hurt inflicted upon Aboriginal people, and together with my fellow officers, I commit the NT Police service to do the hard work to transform our relationship with Aboriginal Territorians for a safer community for all.

We know that we cannot change or undo the past, but together we can commit to not repeating our mistakes and the injustices.

Media release

Call for information – Stolen motor vehicle – Tennant Creek

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a stolen motor vehicle that subsequently crashed in Tennant Creek yesterday morning.

Around 9.30am on Saturday 31 August, a silver Toyota Hilux was reported stolen from a residential premises in Darwin. 

At 8.45am on Sunday 1 September, the vehicle allegedly attended a service station 25km north of Tennant Creek along the Stuart Highway. Three female offenders travelling in the vehicle allegedly stole items from the service station and left without paying for fuel. 

A short time later, the stolen motor vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle along Paterson Street in Tennant Creek, causing substantial damage to both vehicles. 

Emergency services attended and the 36-year-old female driver of the other vehicle was conveyed to Tennant Creek Hospital with minor injuries.

Two female offenders were arrested at the scene. The alleged female driver of the stolen motor vehicle remains outstanding, and investigations are ongoing. 

Northern Territory Police are urging anyone with information, including with CCTV or dashcam footage, to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference NTP2400086194. You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.