A teenager has been arrested over a burglary in Tennant Creek but others involved are still on the run, NT Police said.

NT government crime marketing manager Sita Bacher said in a statement that about 10am on Tuesday, police received a report of intruders at a Meyers St house.

She said a 15-year-old boy was arrested, and he was charged with unlawful entry and property damage, and was remanded to appear in court on Wednesday.

Police said they were continuing investigate but had not identified others involved, and did not specify what damage there was, if anything was stolen, or if anyone was home at the time of the break-in.

Anyone with information on the burglary are being asked to call police on 131 444.