Two arrested at Coober Pedy

On Wednesday 21 October, a man and woman entered a service station at Coober Pedy and allegedly stole a large quantity of items from the store.  The console operator confronted the pair as they attempted to leave and was assaulted.  The victim did not sustain physical injuries during the incident.

Following investigations, Coober Pedy Police arrested a 23-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, both from Port Augusta.  They were charged with aggravated assault and aggravated theft.

The man was bailed to appear in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on 22 February.

The woman was further charged with additional recent offending, including stealing cartons of alcohol from a bottle shop on 11 October and a break-in and theft of alcohol from a restaurant on 12 October.  She was charged with theft, serious criminal trespass, property damage and breach of bail.  She was refused police bail and appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Friday 23 October, where she was remanded in custody until 19 November.

Investigations are continuing.

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