Wadeye Aggravated Robbery: Police Call for Information

Northern Territory Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred in Wadeye on Tuesday evening, where a group of youths allegedly armed with wooden planks and machetes threatened employees from an animal management clinic. The offenders demanded the vehicle keys, and the victims complied before the group fled the scene. The stolen keys were later handed in to police, and investigations are ongoing.

Key Takeaways:

• Five employees from an animal management clinic were approached by a group of youths in their vehicle in Wadeye on Tuesday evening.
• The youths were allegedly armed with wooden planks and machetes, and one of the offenders opened the driver's side door, threatening the driver with a machete.
• The victims complied with the demands and exited the vehicle, and employees at a nearby construction site observed the incident and came to the aid of the victims.
• The group of offenders fled the scene, but the stolen keys were later handed in to police.
• The alleged offenders remain outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.
• Police are urging anyone with information to make contact on 131 444, quote reference number NTP2500052080.
• Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Statistics:

• 5:30pm: Time of the alleged aggravated robbery in Wadeye.
• 5 employees: Number of workers from the animal management clinic targeted by the group of youths.
• 2: Number of vehicles involved in the incident (the targeted vehicle and a nearby employee vehicle).
• 1: Number of reference numbers provided by police (NTP2500052080).
• 1: Number of phone numbers provided by police for reporting information (131 444 and 1800 333 000).

Sources:

• Northern Territory Police
• Crime Stoppers \

https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/ (website)

https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/ (anonymous reporting hotline)