Do you recognise this woman? Police hope to have a chat

Do you recognise the woman in the photos above?

SA Police hope to speak with her in connection with thefts from two businesses: one in Murray Bridge last Tuesday, and another at Oaklands Park, in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, on February 28.

Anyone who knows the woman’s identity, or her whereabouts, should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, anonymously if needed, and quote reference number 25-022M.

Mannum woman charged over Australia Day boat crash

Meanwhile, a Mannum woman has been charged in connection with an Australia Day boat crash that left a young local with serious injuries.

The driver of a boat which hit a swimmer on January 26 had already been charged in the wake of the accident.

On Friday, police laid additional charges against a 43-year-old Mannum woman who allegedly hindered their investigation by failing to answer questions.

She was granted bail and will appear at Murray Bridge Magistrates Court on June 4.

Anyone with information that may help police with their investigation should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, anonymously if needed.

Police repeated a reminder to all boat users not to operate any vessel while drunk or distracted.

• Read more: Woman hit by speedboat at Mannum, airlifted to hospital

Child exploitation arrest made

Police have arrested a 32-year-old Murray Mallee man over alleged child exploitation offences.

Detectives from the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, a taskforce of SA and Federal Police, made the arrest on Sunday.

They charged the man with two counts of communicating to make a child amenable to sexual activity, and one of possession of child exploitation material.

The man did not apply for bail and was expected to face Adelaide Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Graham Tomkins said SA Police were dedicated to pursuing anyone who caused harm to children.

Six local drivers penalised

Traffic police have penalised six drivers on local roads over the past fortnight:

• A 26-year-old Tailem Bend man who allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.106 on the Princes Highway at 8pm on Sunday; he was reported for drink driving, lost his licence for six months and had his car impounded for 28 days
• A 25-year-old Murray Bridge woman who allegedly blew 0.081 while driving a Holden sedan on East Terrace at 1.30am on March 1; she was reported for drink driving, lost her licence for six months and will face court
• A 58-year-old Mannum man who allegedly blew an 0.127 on Adelaide Road just after 5pm on the same day; he lost his vehicle for 28 days, his licence for six months and will face court
• A 72-year-old Mannum man who allegedly blew 0.09 on King George Street half an hour later; he had his car impounded for 28 days and will appear in court
• A 49-year-old Mannum man who allegedly tested positive to cannabis another half an hour later; he lost his licence for three months and may be reported
• A 69-year-old Long Flat man who allegedly tested positive to cannabis on the Princes Highway at Monteith at 9.50am on February 28; he lost his licence for three months and may be reported pending further analysis of his test results

Not fishing for clues, just fishing for fish

Finally, in more positive news, SA Police have teamed up with Recfish SA to offer a fishing experience on Hindmarsh Island to students from Murray Bridge High School.

The students from the Clontarf Academy, which supports young Indigenous men, cast their lines in at Sugars Beach and learned about sustainable fishing, the importance of preserving the ecosystem and the impact of recreational fishing.

Sadly the fish weren’t biting, but the five officers and 10 students enjoyed the chance to get out and about.