Police approach crime prevention from new angle at Gillman

About 11.30pm on Wednesday, 28 October, police were called to Bedford Street after a witness reported seeing a man using an angle grinder to try and cut metal from a fire hydrant and water meters.

Patrols were on scene within 10 minutes and arrested the 42-year-old Angle Park man, charging him with numerous offences including theft, property damage and being unlawfully on premises.

He was bailed to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on 26 November.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity around businesses is urged to call the Police Assistance Line immediately on 131444.

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