Police are searching for a stolen Ford Fiesta sedan, registration S983BEH which was stolen from a Murray Bridge house overnight and later pursued by police, according to SA Police.
Just before 3.30am on Sunday 10 June, police attempted to stop a red Hyundai sedan for traffic offences however the driver refused to stop and the car was pursued on Rocky Gully Road.
The pursuit was terminated a short time later for safety reasons. Enquiries were made with the registered owner and the vehicle had been stolen from a Murray Bridge home earlier in the morning. Police located the stolen vehicle on Cypress Terrace.
About 4.30am, a resident in Cypress Terrace reported a break-in where the suspect had entered through a rear door and stole the victim’s handbag containing keys to a blue Ford Fiesta sedan.
Police saw the sedan driving erratically in the streets of Murray Bridge and a pursuit took place however was terminated a short time later.
Around the time of the offences the suspect was seen at a service station at Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge. Police examined CCTV footage and obtained a description of the driver.
He is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, solid build, aged in his late 20s and he has a goatee beard. He was wearing grey coloured Everlast track suit pants, a grey hooded jumper with black coloured arms, black and white sports shoes and one black glove on his right hand.
Investigations are continuing and police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800333 000, or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
