Two Youths Arrested Over Broadview Break-in

Operation Meld is continuing to investigate a break-in at Broadview in July. Two teenagers have now been arrested.

Police were called to a home in Beaven Avenue, Broadview after four males wearing balaclavas forced their way inside the address about 11.30pm on Tuesday 23 July.

The suspects were armed with a firearm and machetes and threatened the four occupants. There were no reported injuries.

Following investigations by Operation Meld detectives, a 15-year-old boy from Kilburn was arrested on 30 August and charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass. He was refused police bail and appeared in the youth court.

Yesterday, Wednesday 9 October, a second suspect, a 17-year-old boy from Adelaide, was arrested. He was charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and firearms offences and appeared in the Adelaide Youth Court today.

Investigations are continuing to identify and locate the two outstanding suspects.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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