August 20, 2pm: NT Police will charge three boys who allegedly brandished an edged weapon during a servo robbery in Alice Springs.
Police alleged the petrol station on Gap Rd was robbed about 7.30am Wednesday morning by the three boys, aged 15, 16, and 17.
Police allege the trio entered the servo and attempted to allegedly steal items before a staff member confronted them.
“When confronted by staff, one of the youths allegedly produced an edged weapon and threatened the staff members before all three offenders fled the scene in a nearby waiting white Holden Commodore,” police said.
Cops tracked the car through Alice Springs and later arrested the three boys after a short foot pursuit on Bloomfield St in Gillen, they said.
As at Tuesday afternoon, the boys remained in custody and were yet “expected” be charged, police said.
Police urged anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour in and around Alice Springs to contact them on 131 444 and in emergencies to call triple-0.
Extracted in full from: https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/alice-springs/alice-springs-crime-three-boys-arrested-over-alleged-gap-rd-servo-robbery/news-story/ed2017f5c1bc86ff08a5934f004294c4
