Northern Territory Police have charged a youth following an incident at a Casuarina supermarket last week.
Police allege the 16-year-old male stole a handbag from a shopping trolley while a woman was paying for her groceries on 4 June.
The victim’s credit card was later used for several purchases.
Detectives from Strike Force Trident arrested the youth on 7 June and charged him with:
- Stealing
- Obtain benefit by deception
He has been remanded to appear on 9 June 2021.
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