Police in Alice Springs say groups of teenagers in the Central Australian town have been competing to see who can steal the most cars.
They say almost a car a day has been stolen in Alice Springs so far in October.
Twenty-one young people have been arrested over more than 200 offences relating to youths entering people's houses to take keys, cars and cash.
Police say investigations have revealed two gangs of teenagers have been competing to see who can steal the most cars.
A police spokesman says the groups are then actively trying to engage police in car chases, causing serious risk to themselves and the community.
Some of the drivers are as young as 14.
Police have found almost all of the stolen vehicles but say three are still missing.
Police have been delivering leaflets to homes in areas where crime levels are highest to encourage people to ensure their houses are secure.
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