Four teens arrested over robbery series, SA

Four teenagers have been arrested over a crime series in the western suburbs last night, according to SA Police.

It will be alleged two males stole alcohol from a bottle shop at Findon about 5.40pm on Monday 18 June.

At 9.15pm, a man was punched to the face and had money stolen by a group of males in a silver Mitsubishi Lancer on Days Road, Ferryden Park.

About 9.50pm, a man was threatened by three males armed with axes on Second Avenue, Woodville Gardens. He was not physically injured and the suspects left empty-handed.

At 10.10pm, a member of the public reported seeing a group of people wearing masks and carrying axes in Mallan Street, Findon.

Police searched the area and stopped a silver Mitsubishi Lancer on Grange Road, Findon, arresting the four occupants.

A 17-year-old Croydon Park boy, a 16-year-old Mansfield Park boy, and a 17-year-old Woodville Gardens boy were charged with robbery, two counts of attempted robbery, theft and carry offensive weapon.

A 17-year-old male youth from Royal Park boy was charged with carry offensive weapon.

All four were bailed to appear in the Adelaide Youth Court on 26 July.

Investigations are continuing and police ask anyone who witnessed any of these incidents to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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