Here is a summary of the latest police news on the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

Missing woman Susannah Edwards

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate missing Strathalbyn woman Susannah Edwards.

Ms Edwards, 43, was last seen at her Strathalbyn home about 6am on Saturday 15 February. Police and family have concerns for her welfare.

She is described as Caucasian, 164cm tall with a medium build and long brown/blonde hair.  She may be with her car, a blue Ford Focus sedan with registration XIB047.

Anyone who sees Susannah Edwards or has information on her whereabouts, please contact the police assistance line on 131 444.

Do you recognise this vehicle?

The driver of the pictured vehicle, captured on CCTV footage at Kangaroo Island about 6pm on Saturday 15 February may be able to assist with a police investigation relating to a recent incident.

Police urge anyone who knows the owner of the vehicle or knows the whereabouts of the vehicle, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online. 

Police seek witnesses to Old Noarlunga break-in

Police are investigating a break-in at Old Noarlunga last week.

Sometime between 11am and 1.20pm on Thursday 13 February, entry was gained to a Loud Street home through an unlocked door, while the occupant was out.

A number of items were stolen from the property including an iPad, Xbox and cash.

Also missing from the property was the owner’s 9-week old grey Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy.

If anyone saw any suspicious activity in the street or has any information that may assist the police, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online. 



Arson arrest in Hayborough

Quick police work and a vigilant member of the public led to arrest of a car arsonist in Hayborough last week.

Police and fire crews responded to reports of a car on fire in the Investigator car park, off First Avenue, Hayborough about 3.45pm on Tuesday 11 February.

The white SUV was completely destroyed by fire, which spread to surrounding scrubland and caused minimal damage before being extinguished by fire crews.

A vigilant member of the public provided details to police, which led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Pennington woman nearby. She has been charged with theft and arson and was expected to appear in the Victor Harbor Magistrates Court on Thursday 13 February.

Investigations are continuing to determine whether the car was stolen. Police have seized it for forensic examination.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Yankalilla break-ins

Hills Fleurieu Police are seeking information from the public following a series of crimes reported in the township of Yankalilla.

Overnight on Sunday 9 February, a vet clinic and mechanical repair business on Main Street along with a netball and hockey club on Main South Road were all broken into. Cash is believed to be the target in all of the break-ins.

Investigations into reports of suspicious activity are continuing and anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online. 

World Health Organisation phishing scam

SA Police are warning of a phishing email which is circulating which claims to be from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

A recent phishing email detected purports to be from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and contains a button to seek more information regarding safety measures to protect yourself from the Coronavirus.

Clicking on the button contained within the email will take the user to a phishing website. This website appears to be a legitimate WHO page.

This phishing page will prompt the user to enter personal details, including their email address and password. These details can then be used by cybercriminals to steal the user's identity.

Phishing is an attempt to commit identity theft by obtaining sensitive, private information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising the attempt in a manner that appears to be from a trustworthy entity.

Phishing emails often contain spelling and grammatical mistakes which would not be expected from the organisation from which the email was supposedly sent.

Take the time to think before following links or clicking on buttons contained within emails. Be open to the possibility that it could be a phishing or scam email.

For more information about phishing scams, visit the Scamwatch website.