The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three male youths in relation to a number of property offences last night.
About 1:30am, police received reports of an unknown number of youths attempting to steal a vehicle at a residence in Zuccoli. It is alleged that the resident became aware and confronted the youths before they threw an object at him and fled the scene before police arrival.
Police also became aware of a 35-year-old male injured at a close by location whilst attending to the initial report. He was allegedly struck in the head by a rock while trying to confront a number of youths attempting to steal a vehicle nearby his residence.
About 4:15am, police received further reports of a ram raid and burglary at a business on Stuart Highway in Berrimah. The youths stole a number of items and fled the scene before police arrival.
In a later incident about 11:45am this morning, police received reports of a burglary of a work vehicle, after three male youths threatened a staff member from aCaravan Park on the Stuart Highway in Holtze.
A number of members from specialist areas including the Dog Operations Unit, Strike Force Trident, general duties members and Drone resources were deployed and set up a cordon in scrubland behind the hotel to execute a plan of apprehension. Around 5pm this afternoon police apprehended the three male youths aged, 11, 14 and 16. They are expected to be charged later.
Strike Force Trident detectives have since reviewed CCTV footage and identified that the three male youths were involved in all three incidents. Investigations remain ongoing.
Territory Duty Superintendent Troy Stephens said "I want to commend the efforts of our officers for their swift and professional response in safely apprehending those involved, and preventing further harm to the community.
"This result highlights our commitment to keeping the Northern Territory community safe and ensuring offenders are brought before the courts."
