Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to two 17-year-old males who absconded from the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre last night.
Around 6.00pm, police were notified that the pair had absconded from the Correctional facility and were seen heading into bushland in a north direction towards Alice Springs.
An extensive search operation was launched involving members from the Dog Operations Unit, Drone Unit, and general duties officers.
Around 9.40pm, a white Mazda 6 believed to be stolen earlier in the evening was sighted by police being driven dangerously by two youths. The vehicle allegedly attempted to engage with the police vehicle, before fleeing the area heading south out of Alice Springs. It was last sighted in the Ilparpa Road area, and both the Mazda and youths remain outstanding at this time. Police are investigating if the escapees were the youths driving the vehicle.
Police do not believe they pose a risk to the public however advise not to approach them. Anyone with information about their location is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP24000109358, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
