Police are investigating a shop theft and two suspicious fires in the southern suburbs overnight.
About 12.30am on Tuesday 19 August, three youths allegedly stole items from a service station on Marion Road, Marion.
Then, just after 2am, emergency services were called to a playground at Bradley Grove, Mitchell Park by reports of a fire.
As officers arrived, three suspects were seen running from the park. The Dog Operations Unit responded to assist patrols search the area, however, the suspects were not located.
Fire fighters attended and extinguished the blaze which caused extensive damage to the play equipment.
Police are also investigating a car fire nearby that occurred around the same time.
About 2.15am, police and fire crews responded to reports of a car on fire in Bombay Street Reserve, Oaklands Park.
The fire was quickly put out by MFS however the vehicle was destroyed.
Crime scene investigators attended and examined both fire scenes this morning.
The vehicle, a Mitsubishi station wagon, had been reported stolen from a Paralowie driveway the night before.
Investigations are continuing to establish whether these incidents are linked.
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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