UPDATE: Investigation into business break-ins leads to further arrest

The investigation relates to several incidents, including break-ins, property damage, and theft offences where ATM’s have primarily been the target.

The businesses targeted include supermarkets at Magill and Lockleys, auto wreckers and a hotel at St Marys, and a laundromat at O’Halloran Hill.

Following extensive investigations, police subsequently arrested a 43-year-old Murray Bridge man and charged him with multiple offences, including aggravated serious criminal trespass, theft, property damage, illegal use of a motor vehicle and illegal interference.

The man was refused police bail and appeared in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday 19 October.

As part of the investigation, police executed search warrants at addresses in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia and seized a vehicle allegedly linked to the offending.

As a result of further investigations on Wednesday 28 October, police arrested and charged a 39-year-old man from Brahma Lodge with numerous offences including aggravated serious criminal trespass, theft, property damage, illegal use of a motor vehicle and illegal interference.

His bail has been refused, and he is expected to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court later today.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.

Reference 267128.