The Goolwa Police Station was temporarily closed on the morning of Friday 27 September after ammunition was located at the front of the station.

Just before 7.30am police were advised that a burnt box containing ammunition was by the front door. The station was closed at the time police were advised and a patrol attended to inspect the items. The front door sustained only very minimal damage.

Police say there was no risk to the public, and Forensic Response Section assessed the item for safety prior to the station being reopened.

Investigations are continuing.

Anyone who saw any suspicious activity near the police station overnight or has any other information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au - you can remain anonymous.

Traffic report

Police detected the following drivers committing traffic offences in the Hills Fleurieu region over the past week.

At 10.20pm on Wednesday 25 September, a police patrol stopped 45-year-old woman from Strathalbyn on Wellington Road at Mt Barker.  The woman was reported for drug driving after she allegedly returned a positive drug test to both methamphetamine and cannabis.  The woman will be summonsed to appear in the Mt Barker Magistrates Court at date to be set.

About 1.15am on Saturday 28 September, police stopped a 40-year-old Port Willunga woman driving on Main South Road, Yankalilla. She allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.082 after being tested and received an immediate loss of licence. She will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

About 10pm on Saturday 28 September, police stopped a 29-year-old Goolwa man driving on Cadell Street, Goolwa. He allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.096 after being tested and as a result received an immediate loss of licence. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

About 1.30pm on Sunday 29 September, police stopped a 31-year-old Goolwa woman driving on Moore Street, Goolwa. Checks revealed her driver’s licence had expired in 2016. She was arrested and bailed to appear in court at a later date.

Time for a spring security clean

As the spring weather arrives many people’s thoughts turn to spring-cleaning the contents of sheds, garages and their homes – in turn creating a great opportunity to review your security.

Home security begins with having appropriate, key locks on doors and windows, which are used when you are outside or away from the property. Opportunistic thieves look to take advantage of lapses in home security, so it is important to lock gates, garages and sheds when not in use.

Remember that house keys, car keys and garage remote controls should be kept in a safe location as thieves may use them to gain entry to your home or to steal your car.

Similarly lock all garden tools and ladders away securely so they cannot be used to break into your home. Police also urge people to install a lock on their mailbox, organise for deliveries when you are home, and keep a close eye on personal valuable such as wallets, tablets, mobile phones and handbags.

Building sites and trade vehicles can be a target for the theft of tools and equipment.

Police encourage tradies to mark their tools and equipment and record details of these items. Property that can be identified is more difficult for thieves to dispose of and enables police to establish the owner if the property is located.