Man arrested for theft of firewood in the Hills

Just before 5.30pm Monday 26 May, Mount Barker patrols stopped a Toyota Ute on Hillcrest Avenue Crafters West.

Checks on the licence of the driver revealed that he was disqualified from driving.

Police noticed a large amount of firewood in the tray of the Ute and questioned the driver who stated he had entered a premise in Mount Bold and cut down a tree and taken the wood.

A further search of his vehicle located a small amount of methamphetamine.

The 41-year-old man from Crafers West was arrested and has been charged with theft, unlawfully on premises property damage possession of controlled drug and disqualified driving.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal harvesting transport or sale of firewood is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on  1800 333 000.

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