The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after a stealing with violence incident in Darwin City early this morning.
Around 1:10am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report three males allegedly armed with an edged weapon had approached two males at the Caltex Service Station on Daly Street and allegedly threw rocks at them before stealing one of the victim’s backpacks
One victim sustained a minor injury to his back after being allegedly struck by a rock. The stolen backpack was later recovered nearby.
The same group then allegedly threatened a third male at an apartment block on the corner of McMinn and Finniss Street but no property was stolen.
Police located multiple damaged vehicles in the vicinity believed to be connected to the same offenders, who remain outstanding. Investigations continue.
Darwin Superintendent Bradley Fox urges anyone with relevant information, including CCTV or dashcam footage to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
