Northern Territory Police have arrested a male in relation to a stolen motor vehicle in Darwin yesterday evening.
Around 7:00pm, police received reports of a motor vehicle being driven erratically by a male youth on the Malak oval.
Earlier in the evening the owner of the vehicle had reported it stolen from a business in Eaton and noted their dog Ralph, was on the back seat at the time of the theft.
About 7:30pm, police located the vehicle crashed and abandoned in Karama. The offender had run from the vehicle, before allegedly threatening an occupant of a residence in Karama with an edged weapon.
A short time later the offender was located and arrested in Karama in possession of the stolen car keys and the edged weapon.
The 17 year-old offender remains in custody with charges expected to follow.
Ralph was later reunited with his owner by police.
Detectives from Strike Force Trident are investigating and urge the public to immediately contact police if you witness crime or anti-social behaviour on 131 444 or in an emergency to call Triple Zero.
You can also make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
