The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a vehicle that was stolen yesterday evening in Tennant Creek.
Around 7:20pm on Monday 14 April, police received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from a service station in Tennant Creek. The vehicle was confirmed to be a blue 2004 Toyota Avalon sedan.
It is alleged that while the owner of the vehicle was inside the store, he left the vehicle unsecured, and an unknown offender stole the vehicle. The offender drove in a dangerous manner around Tennant Creek, collecting an unknown number of passengers before general duties members successfully deployed tyre deflation devices.
The vehicle was subsequently abandoned in bushland on the outskirts of town.
The offenders fled on foot and currently remain outstanding.
General duties members are investigating and calling for information from members of the public to identify the driver and the other occupants of the vehicle.
Police urge anyone with information to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P25102399. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
