Police searching for HiLux driver after hit and run and southern suburbs pursuit

Police are hunting for a driver who was involved in a hit-and-run smash after leading them on a pursuit.

Police are hunting a hit and run driver after a crash at Oaklands Park. Picture: File

Police are searching for a driver who was involved in a hit-and-run crash after leading them on a pursuit.

Just after 5pm Sunday, police tried to stop the driver of a white Toyota HiLux on Sturt Rd at Oaklands Park over traffic offences.

However, the driver fled police and led them on a brief pursuit.

Police said as the driver turned left onto Morphett Rd heading south, it collided with a Volkswagen Golf.

The female driver of the Golf was not injured in the collision.

Police said the HiLux also hit a traffic light control box before continuing south on Morphett Rd.

PolAir searched the area for the male driver who fled from the car on foot but was unable to locate him.

It comes as police search for a group of thieves after two break-ins in two of Adelaide’s most expensive suburbs.

About 2.30am Monday, a group broke into a home on Northgate St at Unley Park and stole a Mercedes sedan and a black Toyota HiLux while the occupants of the home were asleep.

About 45 minutes later, police were called to a home on Beulah Rd at Kensington Park after receiving reports a group had broken in and stolen car keys and a handbag.

Police asked anyone with information about either of the incidents to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or online at crimestopperssa.com.au.