Police Arrest Three Offenders in Relation to Stolen Vehicle

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Northern Territory Police Force officers observed the stolen vehicle in Jingili after a tip from the public, initiating a pursuit that was terminated for safety reasons as the vehicle approached a school zone. The vehicle crashed through a fence, and three minors fled the scene but were quickly located and arrested by attending police officers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Three offenders, two males aged 11 and 16, and one female youth aged 12, were arrested in relation to a stolen Toyota RAV4 in Darwin, Northern Territory.
  • The stolen vehicle was reported during a burglary in Gunn over the weekend and was later spotted in Jingili by police from Strike Force Trident.
  • The 16-year-old and the 12-year-old were charged and remanded in custody to appear in court today, while the 11-year-old will be dealt with under the Northern Territory Youth Justice Act 2005.
  • Police urge anyone with information on property crime to contact 131 444 and quote reference number P25227482, or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Statistics:

  • A Toyota RAV4 was reported stolen in Gunn over the weekend.
  • The stolen vehicle was spotted at 2:35pm in Jingili.
  • A pursuit was initiated in Anula and terminated due to safety concerns as the vehicle approached a school zone.
  • The vehicle crashed through a fence on a residential property.
  • Two male youths aged 11 and 16, and one female youth aged 12, fled the scene but were arrested by attending police officers.
  • The 16-year-old and the 12-year-old were charged and remanded in custody to appear in court today.

Sources:

  • Northern Territory Police and Fire Services (https://www.nt.gov.au/police-and-fire-services)