A man will face court tomorrow following a crime spree spanning from Adelaide to the States Mid North.
Just before 2pm on Saturday 28 September an off-duty police member spotted a Haval SUV in Ary Street, Jamestown bearing false number plates and a man attempting to leave in the vehicle.
The car had allegedly been stolen in early August in Victoria and had committed several petrol thefts in Adelaide and Clare in the last month.
The off-duty officer attempted to speak with the driver who drove at him causing him to take evasive action to prevent being hit by the car.
A second off-duty member together with members of the public rushed to assist the officer and the man was arrested.
Following investigation police searched an address at Springbank Road where several firearms together with suspected stolen property was located.
A 43-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with a wrath offences including assault prescribed emergency worker, firearms offences, unlawful possession, going equipped, hinder police, serious criminal trespass and theft.
He has been refused police bail and will appear before the Port Pirie Magistrates Court on Monday 30 September.
Investigations are continuing into further offences committed by the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
