Northern Territory Police have arrested a man in relation to a crime series in Nightcliff and Coconut Grove earlier this week.
On the 18 December 2023, a 20-year-old man and another male co-offender, were allegedly involved in multiple violent incidents between the hours of 6:30pm and 10pm.
The pair were allegedly involved in stealing and criminal damage incidents at supermarkets in Nightcliff and a business on Bagot Road as well as assault and stealing incidents on Ferntree Street and Progress Drive, Nightcliff and Dick Ward Drive, Coconut Grove.
In the incident from Progress Drive, a 76-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by the pair as they attempted to steal her vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Detectives from Strike Force Trident began investigations, and at 12:20am yesterday, the 20-year-old man was arrested at a residence in Ludmilla without incident. He has since been charged with:
- Assault with intent to steal x 2
- Theft x 2
- Damage to property x 2
- Trespass on enclosed premises
- Armed with offensive weapon
- Aggravated assault
- Drive, ride / use motor vehicle without consent
- Breach of bail
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dale Motter-Barnard said “Investigations are still underway to locate the second offender, who we have already identified.
“We would urge anyone with information on these incidents to make contact on 131 444. You can also contact anonymously on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
