A man has been arrested after an investigation into a series of break-ins and thefts from Buddhist temples across the Adelaide Hills and metropolitan areas.
The break-ins and thefts of donations occurred at Thebarton, Flinders Park, Crafers, Mylor and Mount Pleasant.
About 7.30pm last night, Wednesday 7 June, Northern District Police found the suspect’s unoccupied vehicle in a car park on the Grove Way, Salisbury Heights. Police searched the surrounding area and located and arrested the suspect.
The 44-year-old Elizabeth North man was charged with numerous offences, including aggravated serious criminal trespass, three counts of serious criminal trespass, two counts of illegal interference and 12 counts of theft.
He was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today, Thursday 8 June.
