Christie Downs man to face court over multiple property damage offences to Adelaide carpark

A 27-year-old man will face court after allegedly breaking into a city carpark, then going on a vandalism spree by shattering glass, smashing the boom gates and flooding the premises.

A man will face court after allegedly breaking into a city carpark then going on a vandalism spree, causing property damage, including flooding the premises.

Police said officers were called to Grenfell St at about 4.50am on Wednesday after reports that a man was inside a carpark.

The 27-year-old man had allegedly gained access to the carpark lobby, and smashed the glass entrance windows.

The offender allegedly let off fire hoses, which caused flooding to the carpark. Picture: File

He continue to allegedly break off the carpark entrance boom gates and let off fire hoses, which caused flooding.

Patrols quickly arrived at the premises, and were able to find the suspect nearby.

The Christie Downs man was arrested and later charged with being unlawfully on premises and property damage.

He is scheduled to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court at a later date, after being granted police bail.