Two youths will face court today after allegedly being in possession of a firearm.
About 6.30pm on Tuesday 19 March, police were called to Sturt Road at Oaklands Park after security guards reported they were following a girl and boy in possession of a firearm who had been involved in an incident with a contractor at the shopping centre.
Southern District patrols were quickly on scene and arrested the juveniles on Alderman Avenue without incident.
Police believe the pair disposed of the firearm, suspected to be a gel blaster, while running from the scene.
Police conducted an extensive search of the area, using a gun dog and other resources but the firearm was not located. Police are conducting another search today and have not located a firearm so far.
A 14-year-old girl from Seacombe Gardens and a 12-year-old boy from Mitchell Park were both charged with assault, threats to kill, possession of a firearm and breach of bail.
They were refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court today.
Anyone who locates a firearm is urged not to touch it and to contact police immediately on 131 444.
Fortunately, no-one was injured as a result of the incident.
Any person with additional information regarding this incident is requested to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000.
