Adelaide police chase ends in ocean off Beach Road at Grange as separate crimes spark pursuits

SA Police have had a busy night across Adelaide, with multiple incidents turning into pursuits – with one in particular making a big splash.

A 28-year-old driver has been arrested after a wild high-speed chase ended in the ocean early this morning.

Police spotted a Ford Falcon driving erratically on Beach Road in Grange just after 1.20am, before the vehicle sped off on the wrong side of the road.

Officers then tried to pull the car over on Seaview Road but it didn’t stop, later hitting speeds of 100km/h on Military Road.

The Ford then crashed into kerb, with the driver running onto the beach and swimming into the ocean to avoid police.

Police water operations were then called in to rescue the man after he started to struggle.

He was quickly arrested and charged with a range of offences, before being taken to hospital for minor injuries.

His vehicle was impounded and he was bailed to face court at a later date.

Beachgoers at Grange Beach on a hot day. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Morgan Sette

Polair chase after Christies Down standoff

A young man has been arrested after breaking into a southern suburbs home and climbing onto a roof during a dramatic police chase in Adelaide’s south on Saturday.

It started when police spotted a green Ford Festiva sedan – wanted in connection with several southern suburbs break ins – on Beach Road at Christie Downs at around 9.30pm last night.

The car sped off, sparking a police chase.

Officers and a police helicopter – Polair – pursued the car through Hackham and Port Noarlunga South.

The 25-year-old driver then dumped the car in Marlborough Street and broke into a house in Berwick Street.

He confronted the occupants before running back out and climbing on to the roof of the house at around 10pm.

No one was injured and the man climbed down a short time later. He was then arrested.

He will face numerous charges including aggravated serious criminal trespass, driving dangerously to escape a police pursuit and traffic offences.

Croydon Park servo robbery ends in police chase

A services station hold up turned into a police chase overnight and ended in the arrest of a Ferryden Park man.

Police were called to a service station on Regency Road at Croydon Park at around 9.30pm following reports a man had come in and threatened staff.

No one was injured but the man stole a small amount of cash.

He was last seen fleeing north on South Road on a small silver BMX style bike.

Polair was called to help with the search and shortly after spotted a person of interest outside a Ferryden Park property.

A 40-year-old man was arrested without incident and charged with theft using force.

He was refused bail and is set to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.

Molotov cocktails hurled at Semaphore Park home

Molotov cocktails hurled at a Semaphore Park home have caused serious damage to a car.

Police and MFS were called to Oriole Place following reports three molotov cocktails were thrown at the property and vehicle.

The car was “extensively damaged”, police said.

No one was hurt and no serious damage was done to the home.

Police and Crime Scene Investigators are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000.