Trio charged over alleged bungled burglary in Alice Springs

POLICE have charged three men over an alleged bungled burglary

’The activation of a security alarm disturbed the trio who fled the area empty-handed.’

POLICE have charged three men over an alleged bungled burglary in Alice Springs in January.

An NT Police spokeswoman said the trio was arrested after allegedly forcing their way into a business on Gap Rd on January 31 and damaging a restaurant’s sliding door.

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“The activation of a security alarm disturbed the trio who fled the area empty-handed,” she said.

“Investigations by Strike Force Viper have led to the identification and subsequent arrested of the three men in Alice Springs this month.”

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The three men, aged 18, 26 and 28, were each charged with two counts of criminal damage and unlawful entry and are due to face court at a later date.

The 26-year-old was remanded in custody while the other two men were granted bail.