Seven youths have been arrested after a car was stolen from Port Augusta this morning.
Just after 2am this morning (30 January), Port Augusta police were called to Caroona Road after reports a house had been broken into and a silver Toyota Kluger 4WD had been stolen.
Just after 2.50am police observed the car travelling south on Augusta Highway where road spikes were used to stop the car in Port Wakefield.
Police Dog Edge assisted patrols to locate the driver and passengers.
The driver, a 16-year-old boy from Port Augusta West was arrested and expected to be charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass, theft and numerous traffic offences.
The six passengers, a 13-year-old boy from Port Augusta West, a 14-year-old boy from Port Augusta, two 15-year-old boys from Port Augusta West and two 16-year-old boys from Port Augusta West were arrested and expected to be charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and other offences.
It is expected that the 7 youths will be refused bail and will attend the Port Pirie Youth Magistrates Court at a later stage today.
Police ask anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in Port Augusta or have any information that may assist is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
