Two teens charged over western suburbs crime spree

A pair of teenagers who police claim were involved in a car theft, petrol drive-off and assault on a 14-year-old boy have been arrested.

A pair of teenagers have been arrested following a crime spree in the western suburbs on Wednesday.

Police said they received a report that four boys in a grey Mazda CX9 had threatened another youth on Osborne Rd at North Haven about 10.40am.

That boy ran to a nearby supermarket for safety and alerted police to the incident.

Patrols arrived and found the Mazda nearby in Brooklyn Tce.

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Police said checks revealed the car was reportedly stolen from Bolivar on Monday, June 24.

Further checks revealed the car was involved in a petrol drive off at a Bolivar service station on Tuesday.

Police reviewed CCTV footage from the service station and identified two persons of interest who lived nearby.

They were found at a North Haven home and were subsequently arrested.

A 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, both from Burton, were charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle, making off without payment and assault.

The duo were refused police bail and will appear in Adelaide Youth Court on Thursday.

Police are appealing to anyone who has further information to contact Crime Stoppers online at crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.