‘There have been no further incidents since 25 December’: Police charge youths with property offences

TWO youths have been charged following a string of property offences in Central Australia

Two youths were charged following a string of property offences. Picture: Brendan Francis

A 12-year-old and 13-year-old have been charged following multiple property offences in a remote Central Australia community.

NT Police Superintendent Jody Nobbs said it was a targeted effort to prevent future offences.

“Additional officers had been sent to the community last week to support local police in their investigations,” he said.

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“As a result, the two youths were arrested and there have been no further incidents since 25 December.

“Police have been conducting reassurance patrols and are working with stakeholders to ensure continued provision of services to the community.

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“This recent spate of offending has been committed by a very small cohort of young people who have been identified and are being dealt with according to the law.”

The youths will appear in court at a later date.

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