Arrest – Unlawful entry and assault police – Wagaman

Northern Territory Police have arrested one male youth in relation to an unlawful entry that occurred in Wagaman on Thursday morning.

Around 10:30am, police received reports that a residence in Wagaman had been unlawfully entered with stolen credit cards then being used at multiple locations throughout the northern suburbs.

A short time later, Strike Force Trident located and arrested one of the males, aged 14, at a shopping centre on Trower Road in the process of utilising one of the stolen credit cards.

During the apprehension, the youth allegedly assaulted two of the arresting officers.

The 14-year-old was charged with the following:

  • Obtain property by deception
  • Assault a member of the police force
  • Resist police in execution of duty
  • Unlawfully possess property
  • Serious breach of bail

He was granted Judge bail and will face court later today.

Police continue to urge anyone who witnesses a crime or anti-social behaviour to make contact on 131 444.

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