25 November 2013 – Armed Robberies – Service Stations – Katherine
Published November 29, 2013 | 
Police have charged two men in relation to robberies at two service stations in Katherine on Friday morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Clint Sims from the Northern Investigation Section said two men aged 20 and 22 entered the service stations on Katherine Terrace minutes apart just before 6am and allegedly assaulted and threatened the console operators at each respective business.
“The offenders allegedly stole food items and cigarettes from the first service station and a sum of cash from the till of the second. They then fled the scene to a nearby park.”
Katherine Police arrested the pair only moments later and charged them with robbery in company (x2).
The men have been remanded to appear in Katherine Magistrates Court today.
25 September 2013 – Fraud – CC – Darwin
Published September 27, 2013 | Detectives from Strike Force Trident have arrested a 30-year-old man for his alleged involvement in a credit card fraud ring.
Police executed a search warrant on a residence in Nakara yesterday and seized bank documents, computers, sim cards, iPads, a credit card scanner and mobile phones.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said the offender allegedly stole a number of bank cards and personal details from several co-workers.
“The offender allegedly used these details to obtain new bank cards and withdraw cash.
“Police allege the offender also set up an account through a trust fund management provider to illegally obtain funds from overseas accounts.
“The 30-year-old has been summonsed to appear in Darwin Magistrates Court on fraud charges at a later date.”
Police have questioned two other males in relation to the fraud ring, investigations are continuing.
11 September 2013 – Fraud – CC Theft – Northern Suburbs
Published September 13, 2013 | Police are warning Territorians of the dangers of credit card theft, following a number of incidents in the Northern Suburbs recently.
Detective Sergeant Mark Bland said offenders are taking letters containing credit cards out of letter boxes and withdrawing funds.
“To withdraw funds without a pin or signature, these people are attempting to assume the identity of the victims, which is another danger entirely,” Detective Sergeant Bland said.
“In a recent case in Casuarina, the victim lost approximately $9,000 in this manner.
“Police urge Territorians to be vigilant with their bank accounts and cards. If you are expecting a new card in the mail, check the letterbox frequently. Don’t let mail pile up over a number of days. Better yet, have it sent to a post office box, or collect it directly from your nearest bank branch.
“If your card hasn’t arrived within the predicted time frame, or if you notice any suspicious bank account activity, please contact your bank immediately.”
25 July 2013 – Armed Robbery – Petrol Station – Humpty Doo
Published July 26, 2013 | Police are calling on assistance from the public in relation to an armed robbery of a petrol station in Humpty Doo last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland from Strike Force Trident, said a man, wearing a balaclava, attended United Petroleum on the Arnhem Highway at around 8:30pm, armed with a machete.
“The man ushered a staff member back inside and demanded cash,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bland said.
“He obtained a small quantity of cash and fled the store into neighbouring bushland.
“The man is described to be of Caucasian appearance, approximately 157cm tall and of solid build. At the time of the event he was wearing blue jeans, a long sleeved green work shirt and a black balaclava with a white skull logo on the front.
9 July 2013 – Ram Raids – Alice Springs
Published July 12, 2013 | Police have seized a blue utility allegedly involved in number of ‘ram raids’ in Alice Springs over the weekend.
“These two males are arrest targets allegedly involved in this violent offending.
“The alleged offenders are believed to be driving a maroon coloured Mitsubishi Magna sedan with white ‘GT’ style striping with NT registration CA 82 EU.”
3 July 2013 – $900,000 Fraud – NT
Published July 5, 2013 | A 56-year-old woman has been charged with fraud related offences following an extensive investigation into the misappropriation of funds.
Detective Senior Constable Tanya Larsen-Smith of the Major Fraud Squad said the woman is alleged to have stolen approximately $900,000 whilst working for an organisation between 2011 and 2012.
“Those in positions of power and responsibility should take this as a warning, as this type of alleged criminal behaviour will not be tolerated by the community and you will be brought to justice.”
The woman was charged with:
Criminal Deception (x 17)
Trustee fraudulently disposing of trustee property (x 17)
False Accounting (x 4)
She was bailed to appear in the Darwin Magistrates Court on 13 August 2013.
8 April 2013 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery Driver – Nakara
Published April 11, 2013 | Serious Crime Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver, which occurred in Nakara late last night.
Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Board of the Serious Crime Squad said the 29-year-old victim attended a residence in Witherden Street at around 10:30pm.
“It is alleged the man was waved down by three male youths who were standing outside of the intended address,” Detective Senior Sergeant Board said.
“It is alleged the youths approached the male as he stepped off his scooter. Two of the youths grabbed the delivery driver whilst the third male is alleged to have produced a knife.
“One offender cut the victim’s bum bag from around his waist and the three of them ran from the area, with a small quantity of cash and pizzas.
“The man was very shaken up by his ordeal and thankfully wasn’t physically injured during the incident.
12 March 2013 – 8 Arrests – Ram Raid – Bottle Shop – Howard Springs
Published March 15, 2013 | Police have arrested eight juveniles in relation to a ram-raid incident in Howard Springs this morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said the eight were apprehended in Palmerston after a crash in Vernier Circuit, Woodroffe was reported to Police around 6am this morning.
“Witnesses have said all occupants of the vehicle had run away after the crash and attending Police were able to link the vehicle to the earlier theft of alcohol in Howard Springs.
“The Mazda Tribune was reported stolen from Alawa sometime after 7pm yesterday evening.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Stringer said that the tavern in Howard Springs had been unlawfully entered after the same vehicle was used to ram the roller doors of the take-away bottle shop around 4.30am.
“The offenders have entered through the damaged door and taken several items before leaving the scene in the car.
“Several bottles suspected to have been stolen during the unlawful entry were found in the crashed vehicle.
“Police were able to quickly track down the alleged offenders thanks to some very astute observations by members of the public and we thank them for their assistance.”
The juveniles, a 17 year-old female, two 14 year-old males, three 13 year-old females and two 13 year-old males are currently assisting Police with their inquiries.
5 March 2013 – Armed Robbery – Motel – Katherine
Published March 7, 2013 | Katherine Police have arrested an 18-year-old woman in relation to an armed hold-up at the Paraway Motel last night.
Superintendent Gavin Kennedy said at around 7:30pm the alleged offender entered the venue and walked behind the counter before she threatened staff with a Leather Man Multi Tool.
“The offender allegedly stole a small amount of money from the register before fleeing the area, Superintendent Kennedy said.
“Police arrested the woman a short time later and charged her with aggravated enter a building with intent to commit offence (x3), aggravated assault and stealing.” Bail is currently being considered.
23 January 2013 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Winnellie
Published January 25, 2013 | Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information in relation to an armed robbery which occurred at a service station in Winnellie on 28 December 2012.
Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Board of the Serious Crime Squad said a man entered the United Petroleum Service Station on the Stuart Highway at Winnellie at around 7:20pm armed with a knife.
“The man, wearing a distinct black balaclava with white stripes, threatened the attendant with the knife and subsequently made off with a small amount of cash,” Detective Senior Sergeant Board said.
“The offender is described to be an Australian male of Caucasian appearance, approximately 183cm tall with an average build. At the time of the offence he was wearing a dark blue v-neck t-shirt, black jeans and white flat sole casual shoes.”
“A console operator was left distraught all for a small amount of cash.”
