A 16-year-old male has been arrested by Northern Territory Police after allegedly threatening multiple community members while armed with a knife.
Police were patrolling Karama late last night after receiving reports of a youth chasing a person with a knife.
Shortly after 1am, a second report was received from a residence in Malak, where the youth was allegedly seen in the front yard of a property carrying a knife. The youth fled the scene after being confronted by the homeowner, who provided police with a description.
A third report was then received from a security guard in Karama, who alleged the youth threatened him with a knife and attempted to steal his vehicle.
It is alleged the security guard was attempting to exit the car park of a unit complex when the youth, armed with a knife, blocked his path at the gate and made threats towards him.
Strike Force Trident, Dog Operations and General Duties members quickly responded, establishing a cordon around the unit complex. The youth allegedly fled on foot before being apprehended in Mulla Mulla Park.
The 16-year-old was arrested without further incident.
Senior Sergeant Darren Burns said police recovered a large knife after officers allegedly observed the youth discard it while attempting flee.
“Thankfully, no one was seriously injured during this incident.
“Strike Force Trident continues to investigate, and we can expect charges to be laid. The youth is known to police for previous offences including robbery, possessing a controlled weapon, making threats to kill, property damage, possessing a thing to administer a drug, and breaching bail.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
