A man has been arrested after trying to steal a pushbike from a Mitcham backyard early this morning.
About 2.40am Monday 27 October, patrols were called to Brown Hill Creek Road at Mitcham following reports of trespassers in the backyard of a home.
Police allege that two suspects were disturbed by the homeowner after trying to steal his pushbikes. The men fled the scene with the victim following closely behind.
Multiple patrols attended and cordoned the area where they commenced a search.
Officers entered the rear yard of a home on Hoggs Road and with the assistance of 8-year-old pet Beagle, Nora, located one of the suspects hiding under a cubby house.
The 40-year-old man from Whyalla was arrested and charged with being unlawfully on premises, going equipped, theft, and carry offensive weapon after a small knife was found in his pocket. He did not apply for bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court later today.
The victim's pushbikes were recovered nearby, and investigations are continuing to identify the additional suspect.
Anyone who was a witness or has CCTV footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.
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