Media release

Arrests – Stolen motor vehicle and pursuit – Rapid Creek

Police

Two youths have been arrested in relation to a police pursuit and stolen motor vehicle crash overnight.

Around 12:50am, police initiated a pursuit on a stolen Toyota Corolla that was driving recklessly in Millner.

The pursuit continued took place within Casuarina and Nightcliff and was brought to an end when the Corolla allegedly collided with a member of the public’s Nissan on Trower Road, Rapid Creek.

The 15-year-old male driver of the vehicle fled the crash on foot, leading a short foot pursuit before being apprehended by police.

Police also arrested a 16-year-old male passenger before the pair were conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance for examination.

The female driver of the Nissan was treated for minor injuries on the scene and conveyed home.

The inbound lanes of Trower Road between Rapid Creek and Nightcliff were closed before later being reopened shortly after 5am.

The circumstances surrounding the crash will be investigated with oversight from the Professional Standard Command. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26092766.