Second Man Charged in Adelaide Business Break-In Investigation
By Chloe · Published 29 Oct 2026 · Updated 29 Oct 2026
Adelaide, SA · South Australia News
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Second Man Charged in Adelaide Business Break-In Investigation - Adelaide, SA
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South Australian detectives have arrested a second man over a series of alleged business break-ins, thefts and property damage incidents across metropolitan Adelaide, with ATMs reportedly among the main targets.
South Australian police have charged a 39-year-old man from Brahma Lodge following an investigation into a series of alleged break-ins and other offences targeting businesses across metropolitan Adelaide.
The arrest was announced on Thursday, 29 October 2026, by South Australia Police. Investigators from the Southern District Criminal Investigation Branch have been examining incidents involving alleged business break-ins, theft and property damage, with automated teller machines (ATMs) reportedly among the primary targets.
Police said the businesses affected included supermarkets in Magill and Lockleys, auto wreckers and a hotel in St Marys, and a laundromat in O’Halloran Hill. The incidents span several Adelaide suburbs, prompting detectives to investigate whether the offences were connected.
The investigation had already resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old man from Murray Bridge, who was charged with multiple offences. These included aggravated serious criminal trespass, theft, property damage, illegal use of a motor vehicle and illegal interference.
According to police, the earlier arrest followed extensive inquiries into the reported incidents. Investigators also executed search warrants at properties in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia as part of their efforts to collect evidence.
During those searches, police seized a vehicle allegedly linked to the offending. The vehicle may form part of the evidence being examined as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged break-ins.
Further investigative work led to the arrest of the second man on Wednesday, 28 October. Police subsequently charged the 39-year-old with numerous offences, including aggravated serious criminal trespass, theft, property damage, illegal use of a motor vehicle and illegal interference.
The charges cover different alleged forms of criminal conduct. Serious criminal trespass concerns unlawful entry into premises in circumstances defined by law, while theft and property damage relate to the alleged taking or damaging of property. The precise application of each offence will be determined through the legal process.
Police refused bail for the second accused, who was expected to appear before the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The first accused had also been refused bail and appeared in court on 19 October.
The investigation highlights the challenges involved in examining alleged offences spread across multiple locations. Detectives may need to compare witness accounts, property damage, vehicle movements and other evidence to establish whether separate incidents are linked.
Business break-ins can cause financial losses beyond stolen cash or goods. Damaged doors, windows, equipment and ATMs may require repairs, while businesses can face interruptions to normal trading and additional security costs. The actual losses associated with the incidents have not been fully detailed in the police announcement.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the series of alleged offences. Police have asked anyone with information that could assist to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia online or by calling 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.
Both accused men are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until the charges against them are proven in court. No final court outcome had been announced in the latest police update.
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South Australian police have charged a 39-year-old man from Brahma Lodge following an investigation into a series of alleged break-ins and other offences targeting businesses across metropolitan Adelaide.
The arrest was announced on Thursday, 29 October 2026, by South Australia Police. Investigators from the Southern District Criminal Investigation Branch have been examining incidents involving alleged business break-ins, theft and property damage, with automated teller machines (ATMs) reportedly among the primary targets.
Police said the businesses affected included supermarkets in Magill and Lockleys, auto wreckers and a hotel in St Marys, and a laundromat in O’Halloran Hill. The incidents span several Adelaide suburbs, prompting detectives to investigate whether the offences were connected.
The investigation had already resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old man from Murray Bridge, who was charged with multiple offences. These included aggravated serious criminal trespass, theft, property damage, illegal use of a motor vehicle and illegal interference.
According to police, the earlier arrest followed extensive inquiries into the reported incidents. Investigators also executed search warrants at properties in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia as part of their efforts to collect evidence.
During those searches, police seized a vehicle allegedly linked to the offending. The vehicle may form part of the evidence being examined as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged break-ins.
Further investigative work led to the arrest of the second man on Wednesday, 28 October. Police subsequently charged the 39-year-old with numerous offences, including aggravated serious criminal trespass, theft, property damage, illegal use of a motor vehicle and illegal interference.
The charges cover different alleged forms of criminal conduct. Serious criminal trespass concerns unlawful entry into premises in circumstances defined by law, while theft and property damage relate to the alleged taking or damaging of property. The precise application of each offence will be determined through the legal process.
Police refused bail for the second accused, who was expected to appear before the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The first accused had also been refused bail and appeared in court on 19 October.
The investigation highlights the challenges involved in examining alleged offences spread across multiple locations. Detectives may need to compare witness accounts, property damage, vehicle movements and other evidence to establish whether separate incidents are linked.
Business break-ins can cause financial losses beyond stolen cash or goods. Damaged doors, windows, equipment and ATMs may require repairs, while businesses can face interruptions to normal trading and additional security costs. The actual losses associated with the incidents have not been fully detailed in the police announcement.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the series of alleged offences. Police have asked anyone with information that could assist to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia online or by calling 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously.
Both accused men are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until the charges against them are proven in court. No final court outcome had been announced in the latest police update.
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