Arrest - Stolen motor vehicle - Palmerston

Key points

• The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two youths over a stolen motor vehicle in Palmerston. Police responded to a report of a burglary and stolen vehicle from an address in Bellamack around 4:30am. Officers later found the vehicle hidden in nearby scrubland and saw two youths leave a yard.
• The youths escaped at first, but a cordon was set up. A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested, allegedly while trying to steal more vehicles inside the cordon.
• Both remain in custody while investigations continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.