The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a ram raid that occurred in Tennant Creek earlier this morning.

At 4:05am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of a burglary at a licensed premises on the corner of Ambrose Street and Stuart Street.

It is alleged a group of unknown youth offenders used a silver Toyota Prado to ram through the gate of the premises, before damaging doors to gain entry inside where a quantity of alcohol was stolen.

The Prado involved had allegedly been stolen from a residence on Stuart Street after the offenders stole the keys from the vehicle’s owner earlier in the day. The vehicle was subsequently sighted driving dangerously through Tennant Creek.

The offenders and the Prado remain outstanding at this time, and investigations are ongoing.  

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26140268. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.