The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three youths in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday evening.
At 8.10pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a 65-year-old female had been assaulted and robbed at a residence on Lyndavale Drive in Larapinta.
The victim was returning home when she was allegedly assaulted by two youths who stole her handbag containing her car keys and personal items. The two offenders were joined by an additional offender and fled the scene in the victim's vehicle.
Members from Operation Ludlow, the Territory Response Group, the Drone Unit, and general duties responded, and the stolen motor vehicle was apprehended on Blain Street in Araluen 11 minutes after being reported stolen.
A 12-year-old female, a 13-year-old male and a 14-year-old female were arrested without incident.
The 13-year-old and 14-year-old are expected to be charged with Aggravated robbery and Driving, Using, Riding Motor Vehicle Without Consent.
The 12-year-old will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act (2005).
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500000861. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
