Media release

Arrests – Aggravated robbery – Galiwinku

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two youths in relation to aggravated robberies that occurred in Galiwinku overnight.

Around 3:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that four male youths had threatened 3 women at two separate residences with a hammer, stealing one vehicle, abandoning it, and stealing another.

Local police deployed to the scene, and with assistance of community members, located and arrested two males aged 13 and 14.

Both youths have been remanded in custody and transported to Darwin to attend court on 24 November. Efforts to locate the remaining two youths are ongoing.

Both stolen vehicles have since been recovered.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25314206. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.