1 September 2017 – Armed Robbery – Licensed Venue – Alice Springs
Published September 8, 2017 | 
Northern Territory Police have charged a 37-year-old male for aggravated assault following an incident in Alice Springs yesterday.
Detective Senior Constable First Class Jan-Paul Antemes said that the assault took place at about 11:45am at a licensed venue on Gap Road.
“It is alleged that the offender assaulted a woman by striking her with two glasses,” he said.
“She sustained injuries to her face and was treated at the Alice Springs Hospital.
“A small amount of cannabis was found in the offender’s possession when he was arrested.”
He was charged with:
- Aggravated assault
- Armed with an offensive weapon
- Mid-range drink driving
- Possess a dangerous drug.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Local Count on Monday.
3 August 2017- Armed Robbery – Service Station – Palms
Published August 11, 2017 | Northern Territory Police are calling for information on the whereabouts of 50-year-old Gavin Rankin.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Karl Day said police are wanting to speak to Gavin in relation to a number of aggravated robberies that occurred over the past week.
“The most recent incident involved a male entering the BP Palms service station just after 11:00pm yesterday and threating a staff member with a knife.
“The male fled the area with a quantity of cash, food and cigarettes.
“Police believe this incident, an incident at a Smith Street service station on Saturday 29 July and an incident in a Smith Street massage parlour on Friday 28 July are linked.
“We are asking all members of the public, including service stations and licensed premises to be on the lookout for Gavin.
“We believe he is currently in the Darwin area but may travel interstate.”
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall and of medium build with short dark hair and possible facial hair.
12 July 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Malak
Published July 14, 2017 | Northern Territory Police have charged three males following an armed robbery.
“The incident occurred around 9:00pm yesterday at a service station in Malak,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Day.
“It is alleged that two of the males entered the service station while one kept watch outside.
“Once inside, one of the males has distracted the store attendant by attempting to purchase products. The second male has brandished a knife and demanded money.
“The attendant complied and the group fled with a small amount of cash.
“Police reviewed CCTV and spoke with witnesses resulting in the arrest of two males within 35 minutes at a nearby residence. The third male was arrested around 2:00am, also at a nearby residence.”
The knife allegedly used in the robbery has been seized.
Two males aged 16 and 17 were charged with aggravated robbery and breach of bail.
They will appear in Darwin Youth Justice Court tomorrow.
An 18-year-old male was charged with aggravated robbery. He will appear in Darwin Local Court tomorrow.
“This result is a great success for Northern Territory Police, we thank the public for their assistance in achieving this swift result,” Detective Senior Sergeant Day said.
9 June 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Moil
Published June 16, 2017 | Northern Territory Police have charged a 28-year-old man following the aggravated robbery of a taxi driver in Moil yesterday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Day said around 2:00pm the taxi driver picked up the alleged offender from a location in Karama and conveyed him to Moil.
“The offender has then threatened the driver with an empty syringe before making off with a small sum of cash.
“Police attended and the offender was arrested on Termansen Street by Strike Force Trident members with assistance from the Dog Operation Unit.”
He was charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in Darwin Local Court today.
30 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Business Premises – Alice Springs
Published June 2, 2017 | Members from Strike Force Winx have charged a 19-year-old male with aggravated assault in Alice Springs.
Detective Sergeant Trent Abbott said the incident occurred at a business on Railway Terrace on Sunday 28 May.
“It is alleged the offender assaulted three people before he was restrained by members of the public,” he said.
“Police arrived a short time later and placed the male under arrest.”
The 19-year-old was charged with:
- Assault with intent to steal
- Aggravated assault (x3)
- Damage to property
- Armed with offensive weapon
- Disorderly behaviour.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court today.
12 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Coles Supermarket – Casuarina
Published May 19, 2017 | Detective Senior Sergeant Evan Kelly said the incident occurred between 1:00pm – 2:00pm at Coles Supermarket, Casuarina Village.
“A man and woman have attended the supermarket and become involved in an altercation with loss prevention officers and security. It is alleged the pair also threatened staff with scissors before fleeing the area.
“Police attended and following a review of CCTV, the couple were identified and arrested at their Karama residence.”
The 24-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle and threats to kill (x2).
The 31-year-old female was charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle and drive unlicensed (x2).
They will appear in Darwin Local Court today.
1 May 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Nightcliff
Published May 5, 2017 | Northern Territory Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Nightcliff service station overnight.
The incident occurred around 7:35pm on Progress Drive said Detective Sergeant Karl Day.
“Three unknown males have entered a service station and began demanding money from the console operator. One of the males has then began damaging the store with a tyre iron.
“The group has fled the scene with a small amount of cash, they were last seen running into Litchfield Court flats.”
Offender one: Described as being of indigenous appearance, wearing a white short sleeve t-shirt with a dark long sleeved shirt underneath, black shorts, a white cap, with a red bandana covering his face.
Offender two: Described as being of indigenous appearance with black hair, wearing a grey short sleeved shirt with black long pants and Nike thongs. He used a white shirt to cover his face.
Offender three: Described as being of indigenous appearance, wearing a white shirt with a hooded jumper over the top and a black cap, camouflage dark green and khaki coloured shorts with white toed sneakers. At the time of the offence he was also wearing a blue and floral patterned backpack.
18 April 2017 – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Moil
Published April 21, 2017 | Northern Territory Police are calling for witnesses to an alleged robbery at the Moil Supermarket last night.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Karl Day from the Serious Crime Squad said a 28-year-old man was closing the store when an unknown man entered just after 7.30pm.
“The man made his way around to the counter while threatening the attendant with a 15cm knife,” he said.
“The offender stole cash and an amount of tobacco before fleeing.”
He is described as aged between 15-20, about 178cm tall and part-indigenous. He was wearing a black shirt or jumper around his head, an orange and dark blue long sleeve high-visibility shirt with silver stripes, white rigger gloves, grey knee-length short and black sneakers.
It’s believed he fled across Moil Crescent towards Beck Street and Byrne Circuit.
22 February 2017 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Katherine
Published February 24, 2017 | Northern Territory Police have charged two males following an aggravated robbery in Katherine
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Malogorski said it is alleged three males entered a Katherine Terrace service station early yesterday morning.
“One offender has struck a staff member to the head with a wooden stick causing a large laceration. The three offenders have then fled the scene with a small quantity of cash and food items.
“Police attended and a crime scene was established.
“Later that day, following information from a member of the public, two alleged offenders aged 22 and 16 were arrested.”
They were charged with aggravated robbery – armed with a weapon causing harm.
The 22-year-old will appear in Katherine Local Court today. The youth was bailed to appear in Katherine Youth Court today.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify the third offender. He is described as being of indigenous appearance. At the time of the offence he was wearing a grey jumper with black sleeves and a black hood that was pulled over his face and navy knee-length shorts.
10 February 2017 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – NT
Published February 17, 2017 | Northern Territory Police have charged a 24-year-old man in relation to a crime spree throughout the Northern Territory – including an aggravated robbery north of Alice Springs on 30 December.
He was arrested at the Palmerston Shopping Centre about 10.30am today.
He has been charged with:
- Aggravated robbery
- Assault with intent to steal armed with weapon
- Unlawful use of motor vehicle
- Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle
- Damage to property (x2)
- Unlawful entry
- Stealing
- Trespass
He was remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday, 13 February.
