Break-in spree in western suburbs leads to call for public assistance

There have been three break-ins in the western suburbs, within a few days of each other, and an attempted hotel robbery.

CCTV vision police are hoping will help solve western suburb break in cases. Pic: SAPOL

A man is being sought over recent western suburbs break-ins and police are asking for assistance with a Mile End hotel robbery.

BREAK-INS

Western District police are seeking information from the public following a series of three break-ins in the western suburbs in the last two weeks.

Just after 11pm on Friday August 28, a man used a jemmy bar and screwdriver to force entry into a medical centre on Addison Road at Pennington, causing about $500 damage.

Just before midnight on Sunday August 30, a man used a jemmy bar to force entry into a restaurant on Moseley Street, Glenelg, where he stole a small an amount of cash.

CCTV vision police are hoping will help solve western suburb break in cases. Pic: SAPOL

Then just before midnight on Tuesday September 1, the same man used a jemmy bar to force entry into a cafe on Brebner Drive at West Lakes, once again stealing cash.

Detectives investigating the break-ins believe the same person is responsible for all three break-ins, with CCTV images showing the suspect as a man of caucasian appearance, with a solid build, wearing a baseball and a bandana or clothing covering his face and carrying a jemmy bar.

Anyone with information on the break-ins or the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

Police are seeking the assistance of the public to help identify a man wanted over an attempted robbery at Mile End last month.

About 10.30pm on Friday August 28, the man walked behind the bar area of a Mile End hotel and attempted to steal cash from the till.

Police are seeking the assistance of the public to help identify a man wanted over an attempted robbery at Mile End Hotel last month. Picture: SAPOL

A staff member closed the till on the suspect’s hands and a scuffle ensued.

There were no injuries to staff.

Despite extensive inquiries, Western District CIB detectives have been unable to identify the man.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au