Suspects arrested after northern suburbs break-ins

Just after 4am on Thursday 14 May, police were called to businesses on Yorktown Road at Elizabeth Park and Craigmore following reports of two break-ins.

At Elizabeth Park, patrols arrived to find a roller shutter and window had been damaged at a tobacconist, with a large quantity of cigarettes stolen.

At Craigmore, officers located a nearby gift store that had also been broken into, with cigarettes stolen from the premises.

Initial investigations indicated multiple suspects allegedly attended the locations in a Hyundai SUV, which had been stolen from a Hyde Park address overnight, before fleeing the scene.

The SUV believed to be involved was later located burnt out on Gale Road, Evanston South, about 5am.

Northern district detectives and crime scene investigators attended both scenes.

Around 5.20am, police were called to Tidworth Street, Blakeview, after a Ford ute had been stolen from a nearby address and its in-built GPS tracking indicated it was still in the area. Police Dog Griffin (Griff) and his handler attended and located the vehicle, containing cigarettes, abandoned in the street. PD Griff then tracked to a nearby home, where a further quantity of cigarettes was located.

Officers subsequently searched the premises and arrested three teenagers about 6.50am, who police allege were involved in the break-ins and thefts.

Two 15-year-olds from Elizabeth and Blakeview, and a 19-year-old from Blair Athol, were charged with multiple offences, including serious criminal trespass, illegal use of a motor vehicle and theft. They were refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Youth and Magistrates Court tomorrow, Friday 15 May.

Investigations are ongoing into this series of incidents, and detectives want to speak with anyone who may be able to assist.

Anyone who witnessed the incidents or has CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000 and quote reference numbers 127091. You can remain anonymous.

PD Griffin