Thieves allegedly ransack home and dump stolen car in Alice Springs

POLICE are investigating after thieves ransacked a property and stole a vehicle overnight

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POLICE are investigating after thieves allegedly ransacked a property and stole a vehicle in the suburbs of Alice Spring overnight.

Southern Watch Commander Adrian Kidney said police were called to intruder breaking in to a residence in Larapinta about midnight on Saturday.

He said the offenders opened window louvres and entered the home through a back door.

“They ended up stealing a bag and set of car keys,” Cdr Kidney said.

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“They took a Gold Honda Accord but we later located it a short distance away.

“It was abandoned around the corner so they didn’t get very far with it.”

Cdr Kidney said no offenders have identified or charged at this stage.

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