Police make arrests – Stealing -Palmerston

Northern Territory Police have arrested a 14-year-old male and 16-year-old female following a stealing incident in Palmerston.

Police allege the two youths knocked an 18-year-old woman’s handbag from her hand and took her wallet at Gateway Shopping Centre around 8:25pm last night. Police attended and located the offenders running from the area. Both were apprehended following a short foot pursuit.

Detective Sergeant Damien Barbe said, “Strike Force Trident believe the youths may have been involved in three additional bag snatching incidents at Casuarina Square between Friday, 31 January and Sunday, 2 February 2020. No charges have been laid at this time however investigations remain ongoing. We ask anyone with information on all four incidents to contact police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

“We also encourage community members to be aware of their surroundings and personal belongings whilst out in public. Keep your property with you at all times and if you need to store it anywhere, ensure it is secured and out of sight. Vigilance is key in preventing opportunistic property offending.”

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