Northern Territory Police have charged a youth in relation to an unlawful entry in Casuarina earlier this week.
Around 8:30pm on 9 October 2023, it is alleged that 3 youths unlawfully entered a shopping centre on Trower Road, Casuarina.
The group has allegedly unlawfully entered a business within the centre and stolen a number of hunting items and weapons, including a crossbow and various knives.
Detectives from Strike Force Trident identified the 3 male youths allegedly involved, aged 8, 10 and 17, and at 1pm yesterday, the 17-year-old was arrested at an address in Malak.
He has since been charged with:
- Damage property
- Burglary
- Theft
- Possess controlled weapon
He was remanded to appear in court today.
Most of the stolen items were recovered across known residences in the northern suburbs and investigations remain ongoing.
The 8 and 10-year-old have been referred to the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities.
Anyone with information on the burglary is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference 10480808. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
