Alice Springs police hunt for teen who hijacked electric scooter on Kempe St

Alice Springs police are calling for witnesses after a woman’s electric scooter was hijacked by a young boy after he hit her on the wrist.

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October 5, 6am: Alice Springs police are calling for witnesses after a woman’s electric scooter was hijacked.

Southern Watch Commander Mick Fields said a 27-year-old woman was riding her scooter on Kempe St when she was stopped by two children about 11.15pm on Friday.

Sergeant Fields said one of the children demanded the woman hand over her scooter, and hit her wrist when she declined.

He said the woman handed over the scooter, and the boy allegedly rode away.

Sergeant Fields said the boy was described as an Indigenous male aged between 13 and 15 with curly, black hair.

He said the boy was about 5’3 or 5’5 tall, and had been wearing black shorts, a grey shirt, and a black hoodie.

Sergeant Fields urged anyone with information to contact NT Police on 131 444 quoting reference number NTP2400099908.

Teen drives stolen car at NT officer after brazen theft

October 4: A teen who allegedly stole a car from a Coles car park is set to face five charges in the Alice Springs Youth Justice Court.

Southern Watch Commander Mick Fields said a woman parked outside the Alice Springs CBD shops about 4pm on Thursday but accidentally dropped her car keys while walking into the centre.

Sergeant Fields said a 17-year-old girl then allegedly found the keys and drove away with the woman’s car.

He said police pursued the vehicle for a time, and the vehicle was later found by a member of the dog squad.

Sergeant Fields alleged the teen drove the vehicle at the cop, who was forced to duck out of the way.

He said the vehicle and its occupant were again found on Ellery Drive, where the teen was arrested and taken into custody.

Sergeant Fields said the girl would face court on Friday and her charges included recklessly endanger serious harm, driving a motor vehicle without consent, assault police, dangerous driving, and unlicensed driving.

Partner charged after woman allegedly beaten in street

October 2: A 24-year-old woman has been taken to Alice Springs Hospital after her partner allegedly assaulted her in the street.

Southern Watch Commander Andrew Dunn said police responded to the incident in Sadadeen about 9.50pm Tuesday.

Sergeant Dunn said cops found the woman in the “middle of the road” with face and head injuries when they arrived.

He said the woman’s wounds were non-life threatening.

Sergeant Dunn said the quick response from police meant the woman’s partner was located near the scene shortly after they arrived.

He said the 32-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.

Sergeant Dunn said the man would face the Alice Springs Local Court on Wednesday.

Police investigating ‘disturbances’ in Red Centre remote community

October 1: Northern Territory police are investigating “a series of disturbances” in a remote Red Centre community – which have left multiple people injured.

A police spokesman said the “disturbances” occurred in Papunya – roughly 240km north-west of Alice Springs – on Saturday evening, September 28.

“Police are aware of multiple persons requiring medical treatment for injuries resulting from the disturbances,” they said.

“Police are conducting proactive patrols and maintaining high visibility in the area. No further disturbances have been reported today.”

Police are urging anyone with any information – including footage – about the incident to come forward and contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2400098471.

Alice Springs Primary School broken into, $5000 damage counted

September 30: An Alice Springs primary school has been left to pick up the pieces after it was vandalised overnight, with the offenders leaving more than $5000 worth of damage in their wake.

Between 11pm Sunday and 12.30am Monday, a group of unknown persons entered a primary school on Spearwood Rd.

A number of classrooms were destroyed, police allege, with four internal windows smashed and several walls punched through.

No items have been reported as stolen.

Initial reports suggest the damage bill has surpassed $5000.

No arrests have been made and police are appealing for residents along Spearwood Rd to check their CCTV footage and report any suspicious behaviour to police using reference number NTP2497853.

Originally published as Alice Springs police hunt for teen who hijacked electric scooter on Kempe St