Ingle Farm man, 22, arrested after allegedly stealing car, fuel and leading police chase in Salisbury Plain

A 22 year old man is accused of stealing a car, fuel and leading police on a chase that caused havoc in the northern suburbs overnight.

Police have arrested a 22 year old Ingle Farm man. Picture: File

A young man, who was allegedly spotted driving erratically in a stolen car has led police on a chase overnight.

The 22 year old from Ingle Farm man will face court after allegedly stealing a car and petrol in Adelaide’s northern suburbs on Friday night.

Hours after it had been allegedly stolen from a home in Paralowie, SA Police patrols spotted the Kia Hatch on Harriet Court in Salisbury Plain, just after 10pm.

Police allege the vehicle had been involved in a fuel drive off and had been seen by members of the public driving erratically earlier on Friday evening.

The driver fled on foot as officers approached the car and was tracked by PolAir as he attempted to escape through nearby backyards, police allege.

The area was cordoned off as police entered a backyard on Fenden Rd where the suspect was arrested. The vehicle was towed away for forensic inspection.

The man was charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle, making off without payment and driving unlicensed.

He also faces multiple other charges relating to outstanding matters.

The man was refused police bail and will appear in Elizabeth Magistrates Court next week.

Originally published as Ingle Farm man, 22, arrested after allegedly stealing car, fuel and leading police chase in Salisbury Plain