Youth arrested after Plympton bottle shop theft

Police were called to the Anzac Highway, Plympton bottle shop just before 10.30pm on Thursday 22 May after reports of a theft.

Three youths had entered the store with their hoods up and allegedly grabbed bottles of alcohol and tried to run off without paying.  One of the youths was detained by a staff member, who was hit with a bottle.

Thankfully, the staff member was not seriously injured.

Police Dog Cooper and handler were first on scene and arrested the youth.

The 16-year-old boy from Parafield Gardens was charged with aggravated theft and assault and bailed to appear in the Adelaide Youth Court on 4 July.

Enquiries are continuing to identify and locate his two friends.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area last night is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au