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Learner driver charged over alleged car theft

September 8, 2025 7:40 am in by
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A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Parap after a string of alleged burglaries.

Police were called to a block of units on Salonika Street just before 6am on Friday (September 5), following reports multiple items had been stolen.

It’s alleged the offender then stole a Holden SUV, nearly striking the owner when driving away.

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The car was later found in Ludmilla, with the alleged offender apprehended after a short foot chase.

He’s been charged with 17 offences including breach of parole.

One of the offences is related to the failure to display L plates, and another for not having a supervising passenger in the front seat.

He’s set to face court in Darwin today (September 8).

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