Five youths aged 13 to 15 arrested in relation to Darwin crime spree

Five youths have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a crime spree spanning three Darwin suburbs.

NT Police Strike Force Trident detectives have arrested five youths in relation to an alleged crime spree on Thursday.

FIVE youths aged between 13 and 15 have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a crime spree spanning three Darwin suburbs.

It’s alleged the youths were involved with unlawful entries, theft and stealing motor vehicles at locations in Nightcliff, Cullen Bay, and Durack, before they were arrested in Nightcliff by Strike Force Trident detectives.

The group were remanded in custody to appear in court on Friday.

Two members of the group, a 13-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl, will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland thanked the public for their help in the matter.

Inquiries are continuing for outstanding offenders.

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A 13-year-old male was charged with:

· 1 x Unlawful entry (dwelling)

· 2 x Unlawful entry (building)

· 2 x Damage property

· 1 x Aggravated use motor vehicle

· 2 x Stealing

· 1 x Unlawfully possess property

· 1 x Serious breach bail

A 15-year-old male was charged with:

· 1 x Unlawful entry (building)

· 1 x Stealing

· 1 x Unlawfully possess property

· 1 x Aggravated unlawful use motor vehicle

· 1 x Resist police

· 1 x Drive unlicensed

· 1 x Serious breach of bail

A 13-year-old male was charged with:

· 1 x Unlawful entry (dwelling)

· 2 x Unlawful entry (building)

· 2 x Damage property

· 1 x Aggravated use motor vehicle

· 2 x Stealing

· 1 x Criminal deception

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