Police have charged a 32-year-old Encounter Bay man after allegedly uncovering stolen property, prohibited weapons and cannabis plants during a search last week.
Officers from Victor Harbor Police searched a home at Encounter Bay on Wednesday the 11th of February. Among the items seized was a Kawasaki motorcycle identified as one of three bikes stolen during a break-in at Middleton on the 12th of January. A whipper snipper reported stolen from Back Valley in October was also located. Police say they also seized a machete and a crossbow from the property.
The 32-year-old was arrested and charged with unlawful possession and possess prohibited weapon. He was refused police bail and appeared in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court. A 67-year-old Encounter Bay man was also reported for cultivating cannabis after officers allegedly located three cannabis plants in the backyard. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing for information about two green Kawasaki motorcycles – an X230 and an X140 – which remain outstanding. Officers are also seeking to identify the owners of a quantity of suspected stolen property including motorcycle helmets, sunglasses, mobile phones and jewellery, pictured.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers SA website. Enquiries about recovered property can be directed to Victor Harbor Police Station between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Items seized from an Encounter Bay property this month. Photos: SAPOL
