Northern Territory Police have charged two youths who allegedly stole a vehicle in Katherine and took it for a joyride to Darwin.
Police allege that around 4.30am Monday 18 January, two youths aged 15 and 17 allegedly unlawfully entered and stole property from a business in Katherine including a Toyota Rav 4.
Police further allege the youths then drove the vehicle to Darwin, stealing fuel from a business in Malak before being apprehended in Moulden.
A 15-year-old male was charged with:
• 1 X damage property
• 1 X aggravated unlawful entry
• 2 X stealing
• 1 X aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
A 17-year-old male was charged with:
• 1 X damage property
• 1 X aggravated unlawful entry
• 2 X stealing
• 1 X aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
• 1 X drive motor vehicle whilst unlicensed
Both have been bailed to appear in the Katherine Youth Court at a later date.
