Alfa Romeo stolen in Unley, two arrested after break-ins at Medindie

Police are hunting two occupants of an Alfa Romeo that was stolen from Unley before being crashed. Meanwhile, two people have been arrested after break-ins at Medindie.

Police are investigating the theft of an Alfa Romeo from Unley that was later crashed. Picture: File

Police are searching for two occupants of a stolen car that crashed at Paradise early Monday morning.

At about 2.40am police and emergency services were called to Darley Rd after reports that a red Alfa Romeo station wagon had lost control and crashed down an embankment.

The car had been stolen from an address in Unley on Saturday. Police said at least two occupants fled the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

In Medindie, a 49-year-old man from Seacliff and a 41-year-old woman from Unley were arrested and charged with two counts of serious criminal trespass.

Police alleged that sometime between 12.30am and 7.30am on Saturday the two suspects broke into a shed at a home on Hawkers Rd and stole tools and other items before driving away in a white Mercedes.

Police were called to the same area on Hawkers Rd on Monday at about 1.25am after reports of two people trying to break into another house.

The victim disturbed the suspects who fled the scene on foot.

Extra patrols and Police Dogs Chaos and Duke searched the area, and the suspects were located on Nottage Tce.

Both were refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.

Meanwhile, in Adelaide’s south, an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on a stolen scooter in Christie Downs.

The stolen Alfa Romeo was crashed down an embankment. Picture: AFP (File)

About 10.20pm on Sunday patrols spotted a white scooter on Marion Rd at Netley with no number plates and no lights on. The rider and pillion passenger were also spotted not wearing helmets.

Police did not pursue the scooter but with the help of Polair were able to track it through the southern suburbs to a Christie Downs address.

Police cordoned off the area and arrested the driver and passenger. Checks revealed the scooter was stolen from Somerton Park on August 2.

The scooter was recovered and towed away.

The driver, the-18-year old from Christie Downs, was charged with illegal use, hinder police and breach of bail. He was refused bail and is due to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on Monday.

The passenger, the 16-year-old from Evanston, was charged with illegal use. He was refused bail and is due to appear in the Adelaide Youth Court on Monday.