Media release

Call for information - Aggravated Robbery – Karama

Police

Northern Territory Police are calling for information after 2 men aged 75 and 65-years-old were assaulted and their car was stolen at Karama yesterday.

About 4.30pm police received reports that the 2 men had been attacked near the drive-through bottle shop at Karama Shopping Plaza.

It is alleged a 50-year-old man, who is known to the victims, approached their white, Toyota HiAce van before punching the 75-year-old driver and then forcing the 65-year-old passenger out of the vehicle.

The offender then drove away in the van.

The 75-year-old victim suffered a minor abrasion to his nose while the second victim was not injured.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the whereabouts of the vehicle is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P26161796.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.