Six adult males and two male youths have been arrested following a stolen motor vehicle and pursuit in the Greater Darwin area on Saturday night.

Around 10:45pm, Strike Force Trident members were notified that a vehicle reported stolen on 15 August was observed in East Arm, parked at the East Arm boat ramp.

Trident members, supported by Darwin Traffic Operations (DTO), responded and located the vehicle parked at the East Arm boat ramp with eight males nearby. As police arrived, one alleged offender entered the vehicle and fled the scene.

Six adult males and one 16-year-old male youth were arrested at the boat ramp. Trident and DTO members then initiated a pursuit of the stolen vehicle.

A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on Berrimah Road, however the vehicle failed to stop.

The offender travelled through Palmerston at reduced speeds before entering the shopping complex carpark at Maluka Drive.

Police blocked exits to prevent the vehicle from re-entering main roads; however, it attempted to evade police by mounting a kerb. It then came to a stop after colliding at low speed with a police vehicle.

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

The 17-year-old male driver was arrested at the scene.

All eight males remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Police urge anyone with information on property crime to contact 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2500082199. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.