Two women armed with weapons, in a group of four, have been arrested for allegedly stealing a car on Casuarina Drive early Sunday morning, then attempted to steal another car from a unit complex in Nightcliff, NT Police said.

The first vehicle was reported stolen to police, who then “tracked the vehicle” to a Nightcliff location where police observed four women “attempting to steal a second vehicle from a unit complex”, police said.

“The offenders fled on foot and a short chase occurred before two women, aged 20 and 27, were apprehended and found to be in possession of stolen property,” a police statement said.

Both women were charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawfully possessing property and possessing/carrying a controlled weapon.

Police did not say what weapons the women were carrying.

“Strike Force Trident are continuing to investigate the incident and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 10259887.