Northern Territory Police are calling for information after an aggravated robbery and a stealing incident occurred in Alice Springs overnight.
Around 11.45pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of an aggravated robbery at a residence on Raggatt Street in East Side.
An unknown male had allegedly gained access to the residence by using an iron bar to break through the front door. He proceeded to rummage through the residence before entering the bedroom of the 70-year-old male occupant and allegedly threatened him with an edged weapon demanding property.
The offender left the residence and returned with another unknown male offender a short time later. The second male was also allegedly armed with an edged weapon. The two offenders allegedly threatened the victim once again, before stealing a set of keys and a handbag with personal property. They subsequently used the stolen keys to flee the scene in an onsite white van.
Around 1am, the JESCC received reports of a stealing incident on Barrett Drive.
A female victim had allegedly been riding her bike and had her backpack containing personal items stolen by a male unknown to her. The male had allegedly exited a white van parked on the road before approaching her. He fled the scene in the van that also allegedly contained at least two other males.
The two incidents are believed to be linked, and the offenders and white van remain outstanding.
Police are investigating and urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or with CCTV footage or dash cam footage of either locations, to make contact on 131 444 and quote reference P24211067.
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
