Crash at Myponga

Two drivers were airlifted to hospital following a crash at Myponga on Tuesday 3 September.

About 7.30pm, police and emergency services responded to a two-car crash on Pages Flat Road.

Both drivers, sole occupants in each car, sustained injuries in the crash and were airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not considered life threatening.

Pages Flat Road was closed near Hindmarsh Tiers Road for several hours while police examined the circumstances surrounding the crash but was reopened later that evening.

Anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't yet spoken to police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

Four arrested at Strathalbyn

Hills Fleurieu Police arrested four youths involved in the theft of a dirt bike on Tuesday 4 September.

At around 9am, police patrols were called to Ashbourne Road, Strathalbyn, after three youths were seen leaving a nearby property with an allegedly stolen motor-cross motorbike.

A short time later the motorbike was spotted being ridden in a reckless manner within the township.

As a result of further information received, police subsequently located and arrested a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, both from Strathalbyn, for being unlawfully on premises.

Soon after, a 20-year-old man, also from Strathalbyn, was arrested and charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle and being unlawfully on premises.  

All three were also charged in relation to the theft of food from a local service station.

After further investigations an 11-year-old boy from Strathalbyn was also arrested on Wednesday 4 September in relation to the same offences.

All four have been bailed with strict conditions to the Mount Barker Magistrates and Youth Courts in October.

Acting Officer in Charge Inspector Gus Sickerdick said, "We would like to thank the community of Strathalbyn for their ongoing assistance in relation to this reckless behaviour of these youths".

"Not only does this type offending risk their own lives, but they have a blatant disregard for the safety of every of other road user and our community.  Their behaviour will not be tolerated."  

Inspector Sickerdick also encouraged the community to secure their motor and quad bikes when not in use.

If you see anything suspicious call the police assistance line on 131 444. If you have any information about crime, please report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

Lock it or lose it - warning to car owners

Car owners are being reminded to lock their vehicles following an increase in thefts from cars in the last month.

For the month of August there was an increase of nearly 200 reported thefts from cars in the southern suburbs.

Thefts from motor vehicles account for almost 2000 offences reported year to date in the Southern District.

While some vehicles have been locked, personal items have been left visible. A large number of vehicles however have been left unlocked with valuable items left within. The theft of tools from tradesmen's toolboxes connected to vehicles is also a current issue in the southern suburbs.

The public is reminded to ensure all vehicles are locked and that valuables are removed or placed out of sight, as even a small amount of coins visible could be enough to entice a person to break into a vehicle.

Police encourage the marking of personal property with driver's licence details, preceded by 'S' for South Australia. E.g. S123456.

If you observe any suspicious behaviour or have property stolen from your vehicle, report it immediately to police by calling the Police Assistance line on 131 444.

Further security advice to help reduce thefts is available at www.police.sa.gov.au

If you have any information regarding stolen property or theft please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.