Eastern District police are investigating a fire at a Modbury shopping centre this afternoon.
At about 1.20pm on Tuesday 5 May, firefighters were called to a shopping centre on North East Road after reports of smoke coming from a bathroom.
On arrival, crews located a small fire inside a toilet cubicle near the food court, which was quickly extinguished. Minor damage was caused to the facilities.
Police attended the scene and spoke with centre security, who subsequently identified two teenagers suspected of being involved.
A 12‑year‑old girl from Elizabeth Downs and a 13‑year‑old girl from Gulfview Heights were interviewed by patrols and reported for arson offences. They will be summonsed to appear in the Youth Court at a later date.
Crime Scene Investigators attended to examine the scene.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 119146.
