Holden Kingswood stolen in Murray Bridge
Plus local officers stop an alleged burglar in his tracks and penalise six drivers for various offences.
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Have you seen a white Holden Kingswood sedan with a few rust spots and a sun visor?
Police are on the lookout for one which was stolen in Murray Bridge over the weekend.
Someone broke into a locked shed on Adelaide Road between 5pm on Saturday and 10am on Monday, and they would have had to take it away on a trailer.
The 1975 Kingswood, registration SOL 181, had not been driven in a long time.
Anyone who sees the car or has information about it should contact police on 131 444.
If you saw any suspicious behaviour in the area over the weekend, including anyone with a trailer or flatbed truck, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
Would-be burglar foiled
Meanwhile, Murray Bridge police may have stopped a potential burglary last Thursday by arresting a man who was allegedly ready to commit one.
Officers pulled over a Ford station wagon on Bridge Street just after 1am and allegedly found a wooden Maori baton, a full-face LED beauty mask and a bag containing screwdrivers and torches in the back seat.
They also allegedly found that the 46-year-old driver did not hold a current driver’s licence.
They arrested him and charged him with driving unlicensed and going equipped to commit an offence before releasing him on bail.
The man is due to face court on April 2.
The offence of going equipped to commit a property offence carries a maximum sentence of up to seven years in prison, according to the Legal Services Commission of South Australia.
On the road again
Finally, traffic police have penalised six local drivers over the past fortnight:
- A 25-year-old Murray Bridge man who allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.55, just over the legal limit, on Maurice Road at 12.40am on Saturday; he will face court
- A 55-year-old Mypolonga man who allegedly blew 0.125 on Maurice Road, Murray Bridge at 3.40pm the same day; he lost his licence for six months, had his car taken away and will face court
- A 32-year-old Murray Bridge man who allegedly tested positive for cannabis while driving on Cypress Terrace on February 16; he lost his licence for three months and may face further penalties
- A 31-year-old Murray Bridge man who allegedly blew 0.136 on Standen Street on February 15; he was reported for drink driving, banned from driving for six months, lost his car for 28 days and will face court
- A 40-year-old Murray Bridge man who, according to police, provided false information and was later found to have been driving while disqualified; he was arrested, charged and granted bail
- A 33-year-old Murray Bridge woman allegedly caught driving while disqualified on Swanport Road on Valentine’s Day; she was reported, had her car impounded and will have a court date
