Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a suspicious heavy machinery fire in Yuendumu on Saturday morning.
Around 6:15am, Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre received reports that an employee attended a work site on Nyrippi Road and found all except one of the heavy machines, to be destroyed by fire.
On Friday 13 December 2024 at 5:30pm, four employees operating the site completed their shift and stopped their heavy machinery for the day. The machinery being:
- Isuzu Tip Truck bearing
- Bobcat E50 Mini Excavator
- Caterpillar 311D Excavator
- Chase CX57C Excavator
The machinery was parked along Nyrippi Road within approximately 50 meters of each other.
Southern crime members attended, and a crime scene was established.
A preliminary assessment of the scene by the NT Fire and Rescue Service Fire Investigator suggests the fire was deliberately lit and at the time of reporting the investigation remains ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P24347724.
You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
