A manhunt is underway for an aboriginal suspect after an elderly supermarket owner was stabbed to death in Darwin.
The 71-year-old owner of the Nightcliff Friendly Grocer on Progress Drive died in his own store on Wednesday evening after telling a man who was stealing items to leave, witnesses told NT News.
One witness said she called emergency services just after 5pm after seeing the attack.
“As soon as we entered we heard the voice (of the man), he tried to kick (him out), while (he was) stealing things,” she said.
“Two staff members directed him to the door and suddenly (he) took out a knife and stabbed the man … and he collapsed.”
She described the knifeman as “skinny”, aboriginal, and wearing black clothing.
NT Police said on Wednesday night they believe they have identified the suspect, who fled on a bicycle, and are trying to hunt him down.
Header image: Nightcliff Supermarket (Google Street View).
