Northern Territory Police have apprehended 2 persons in relation to an Aggravated Burglary in Alice Springs overnight.
Just after 2:30am, CCTV operators identified a white Nissan X-Trail driving around the Alice Springs CBD in a dangerous manner.
A coordinated response was implemented to safely stop the vehicle, whilst Strike Force Viper members attended the registered owners address on Poeppel Gardens, Gillen.
Upon arrival, Viper members identified a window that appeared to have been interfered with and observed a suspicious person within the residence.
Entry was made by police, whereupon 2 males, aged 13-years-old and 14-years-old were located hiding.
The owner who was home at the time, confirmed the Nissan X-Trail to have been stolen, and also a second vehicle, being a silver Haval.
The 2 males were arrested without incident.
The Silver Haval was located by police shortly after, abandoned nearby and has been seized for forensic analysis.
The 13-year-old male and 14-year-old male remain in custody whilst investigations by Strike Force Viper remain ongoing and are expected to be charged later today.
The white Nissan X-Trail, NT rego – CF43BP remains outstanding.
Northern Territory Police urge anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the vehicle to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference P24006870
You can also make anonymous reports through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/
