Another 10 commercial premises were broken into again on the weekend.

About the same number were damaged and ransacked by thieves the weekend before.

Police received reports of 10 commercial premises being unlawfully entered over this past weekend, with offenders allegedly targeting cash, electronics and liquor.

Suspects have been identified and detectives from Central Investigations along with general duties officers and a crime scene examiner will continue with their investigations.

Anyone with information which may assist police with their investigations is asked to please call 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.

Police said they had arrested three boys for being part of the robberies the week before.

They did say there was a number of outstanding suspects.

The previous weekend, 10 more traders were left counting the cost from what many considered an organised series of thefts.

Cars were ransacked, offices were trashed and money stolen.

Katherine garage owner Rob Smith said more than 30 cars in his repair yard were raided on the Friday night.

As well, the town’s only private medical practice was forced to close for a day because of damage from one of the break-ins.

Gorge Health’s Dr P.J. Spafford said money had been stolen, windows broken and power turned off.

“It looks like a professional game that has happened,” Dr Spafford said. 

“These are not just kids.”

Police have had to start another investigation now into what traders are saying is a spate of break-ins.

Among the businesses targeted in the crime spree were fuel stations, garages, a hairdresser and engineering workshops as well as private property.

NT Opposition leader Gary Higgins said: “Despite the best work of our police, the latest crime statistics (year on year 31 July 2018) reinforce the state of lawlessness across the Northern Territory.

“The consistent month on month increases in alcohol related assaults (28 pc), reinforce that the Banned Drinker Register (BDR) that has now been in place for over a year, is failing as a standalone tool to keep Territorians and their property safe.

“The significant increase in commercial break-ins in Katherine (104 per cent) illustrate the cost of crime to local businesses, a cost that is being passed on to Territorians.

“Regardless of the government’s rhetoric, the Territory is current being plagued by crime, and it must be addressed. This includes ensuring that our police are equipped with the resources, including safety equipment, training and boots on the ground to best respond.

“Territorians are tired of the mess, inconvenience and cost of crime, they realise, at the end of the day, somebody has to pay.

“When is this Labor government going to take this matter seriously, it’s time for action!”