Three teenagers, one allegedly in possession of a machete, were arrested after acting suspiciously at Mitchell Park overnight.
Police were called to Thorne Crescent, Mitchell Park about 10.40pm on Saturday 15 November by reports that a group of people were walking through the area, trying car door handles.
Patrols quickly flooded the area and located a group of three people, a man and two females, on nearby Egan Crescent, who matched CCTV footage of the suspects.
The man ran off but was quickly apprehended after a short foot chase by police.
The 18-year-old Mitchell Park man was allegedly found to have a machete in his pants. He was arrested and charged with possess prohibited weapon and hinder police. He was bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on 15 January.
An 18-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl, both from Mitchell Park, were arrested and charged with offensive language and disorderly behaviour. The adult was given a caution, and the youth was bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Youth Court on 15 January.
Police searched the area however it does not appear the group managed to gain entry to any vehicles.
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