Trio arrested following police pursuit of group in allegedly stolen car
Three young men have been arrested after a car was allegedly stolen while the owner was visiting a business.
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THREE young men have been arrested in Alice Springs after a car was stolen on Saturday.
A car was reported stolen to police yesterday by the owner who said it happened while he was inside a business premises on Cameron Street.
Later that evening, the car was spotted and pursued by police. Using tyre deflation devices, police were able to stop the vehicle on Bradshaw Terrace.
The four occupants of the vehicle fled on foot and were pursued by police with three being arrested.
Two of the offenders arrested were male youths, aged 15 and 16, who will be subject to the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
Investigations are continuing in relation to the third male, aged 20.
Strike Force Viper members continue to investigate the matter.
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