Phone GPS helps police catch a thief in Murray Bridge
Plus officers investigate the theft of 12 marquees.
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A phone’s GPS tracker has helped police find and arrest an alleged burglar in Murray Bridge.
Around 1.20pm on Sunday, someone entered a home on Jarvis Avenue though an unlocked front door and stole various items, including the mobile phone.
The home’s occupants were in the backyard at the time and did not notice until they came back inside.
However, because they had enabled GPS tracking on the phone, they were able to trace it to a nearby location: Hume Reserve.
Police went there, arrested a 45-year-old man of no fixed address and charged him with theft and serious criminal trespassing.
He remained in custody at least until a court hearing on Monday.
When they find this thief it’ll be a tents situation
Meanwhile, police are investigating the theft of 12 marquees from a property on Second Street, Murray Bridge.
Someone broke into the premises between last Tuesday and Thursday, January 6-8.
Anyone with information which may help should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
