Teens arrested in the CBD

About 6.15pm on Monday 19 October, police were alerted by a member of the public of two suspects attempting to steal a Kymo motor scooter on Woodsons Lane.

Police quickly attended and located suspects, who allegedly attempted to run from officers before being apprehended nearby.

The motor scooter was recovered, and a screwdriver was located nearby.

A 16-year-old boy from Happy Valley and a 12-year-old boy from Hackham West were arrested and charged with interfere with a motor vehicle.

The 16-year-old boy was refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court today (Tuesday 19 October).

The 12-year-old was bailed to appear in Adelaide Youth Court on the December 12.

Police thank the member of the public for their timely report, which assisted officers in quickly locating and apprehending the suspects.

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