Acacia Hills business owners left with $15,000 worth of damage following ram raid
A large group ram raided an Acacia Hills business, resulting in significant damage costs. Find out what happened.
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About 15 people stormed an Acacia Hills business after its doors were ram raided, leaving it with a $15,000 damage bill.
NT Police said a white Toyota LandCruiser rammed the front doors of the business at 10.30pm Monday.
Police said the group of about 15 people stole electrical goods and drinks from the business.
Officers said a nearby resident heard the impact of the ram-raid and visited the property.
It is believed the group fled the scene when the resident approached.
Police investigations were continuing on Tuesday, and the incident was likely to be handed to Strike Force Trident.
Senior Sergeant Bradley Fox said anyone with information relating to the incident was encouraged to call police on 131444 and quote reference number 10200903.
Top End business owners wake to ‘significant’ property damage
A construction business in Palmerston is the latest to be hit in a long list of crime victims.
NT police received reports of an unlawful entry at BMD on Georgina Crescent, Yarrawonga, at 11pm Saturday.
Officers said unknowns persons unlawfully entered the premises before stealing a silver Toyota Prado.
It is believed they then drove the vehicle through the business’ front gate, causing “significant damage to the perimeter fence”, a police spokesman said.
The suspects and vehicle, which bears NSW registration BMD 040, remain outstanding.
Police investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444.
Commercial break-ins across the Territory increased 54 per cent in the year up to the end of September, NT Police data shows.
The jump is significantly higher than the figures for any other crime, with a 24 per cent increase for motor vehicle theft coming in second.
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