Investigations are continuing into an arson attack at Saray Market and Butchery, Torrensville, on Saturday that injured several people, including the suspects.
At 11.35am on Saturday 18 October, the suspects entered the Henley Beach Road business via the rear car park off Jervois Street, Torrensville, where they had been parked for about four minutes.
Two suspects exited the vehicle, one wearing a motorcycle helmet and the other a balaclava. One suspect was seen to have a red plastic jerry can and the other carried a Molotov cocktail. A short time later there was an explosion.
Six employees were in the store at the time. Two 24-year-old employees sustained burns and were admitted to hospital for treatment.
The three suspects left in a black Lexus station wagon, New South Wales registration DJ94PQ, which collided with a number of parked cars on East Street as it fled the scene.
About midday on Saturday, emergency services were called to Blenheim Street, Angle Park where a 40-year-old man reported burn injuries from an alleged barbeque explosion. He remains in hospital with serious injuries and police are waiting to interview the man.
The black Lexus was found abandoned in Danby Street, Torrensville, near Ashley Street, about midnight Saturday night and has been seized for forensic examination. It was reported stolen from a Findon address earlier this month.
This was not a random attack. Investigation is ongoing to determine if the incident relates to the illicit tobacco market or there is an alternative motive.
The damage to the building is approximately $150,000.
Detective Chief Inspector Brett Featherby said that police believe they have identified the three suspects and are gathering evidence to charge those responsible for arson and acts to endanger life.
"I warn anyone involved in such offences, or considering involvement, the maximum penalty for arson is imprisonment for life and acts to endanger life carries an 18-year sentence," Detective Chief Inspector Featherby said.
Police have collected a large amount of CCTV from various scenes which is continuing to be analysed.
Investigators are seeking any dashcam or CCTV footage from the public from Saturday 18 October in the vicinity of Henley Beach Road, East Street and Danby Street at Torrensville.
Police would also like to know about the movements of the black Lexus SUV, registration DJ94PQ, since it was stolen on 5 October.
Police would also like any information on a black WRX seen meeting or travelling in convoy with the black Lexus on Saturday 18 October.
If anyone knows anything about this attack, or who might be involved please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au - you can remain anonymous.
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