Man arrested in Thebarton

Just before 5.20am on Sunday 15 November, police received numerous calls reporting that a man was walking along James Congdon Drive, Thebarton, carrying part of a road sign pole.

Witnesses reported that the man was waving the metal pole and using it to damage property.

Patrols quickly attended the scene and located the man, who was arrested without incident.

It will be alleged that the man damaged a window using the metal pole.

The 61-year-old man is expected to be charged with property damage and carrying an offensive weapon.

He was granted police bail to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 January 2027.