Three males armed with an ‘edged weapon’ broke into an Alice Springs house at night, and confronted the occupant, before stealing from them, NT Police said.

Police director of communications Mark Wilton said police alleged that about 10:30pm Sunday, police received reports a group of three males, one who was armed with an edged weapon, broke into a home in Kuhn Court, Sadadeen, and confronted the single occupant before stealing unspecified personal belongings and fleeing the scene.

“An occupant from a neighbouring residence was allegedly threatened with an edged weapon by the group as they fled,” he said.

Police are asking anyone with information to call them on 131 444 (quote reference number NTP2400070963), or make an anonymous report by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or reporting through the website.