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Thanks to information provided by the community our July results saw 27 people charged with a range of serious offences – including being in possession of stolen property, having illegal firearms, weapons and accessories, and serious criminal trespass.

Your various calls led police to a clandestine drug lab, the seizure of 57 cannabis plants, more than 45kg of dried cannabis and 57gm of meth-amphetamine.

During July our weekly crime segment on 9 News Adelaide called for information about rock throwing on the Southern Expressway, an aggravated assault on a bus at Adelaide, and an arson attack on a Para Hills business.

We also continued to promote our statewide ice campaign, with more than 800 calls relating to amphetamines received since we launched it in February – resulting in the seizure of in excess of 100kg of amphetamines and more than 45 people apprehended for trafficking or possessing amphetamines.

During July:

• We received 1,969 telephone calls and reports via the website and Report Suspicious Behaviour app;
• We provided police with a total of 978 intelligence reports;
• 862 issued actions saw 64 apprehensions;
• Nearly 7,500 people went to the Crime Stoppers SA website and generated more than 22,100 page views;
• 2 firearms were seized, along with an array of illegal accessories and other dangerous weapons;
• 18 males and 9 females were charged with a range of serious offences.

If you have any information about criminal activity and unsolved crimes, then don’t forget that you can call our free hotline on 1800 333 000, go to crimestopperssa.com.au or download the free Report Suspicious Behaviour app for iOS and Android phones.

And as always, rewards are available and you can remain anonymous.

Nine News Adelaide will continue as the official TV partner of Crime Stoppers SA for another three years, drawing on the power of television to engage with South Australians to help solve some of the state’s most heinous crimes.

Crime Stoppers SA (CSSA) Chair, Ms Sharon Hanlon, welcomed the renewed commitment by Nine News Adelaide, saying the weekly crime segment, news stories, community service announcements and TV documentary specials played critical roles in profiling a range of unsolved murders and other serious crimes.

“Channel 9, and the Nine News Adelaide team in particular, have been long-standing supporters of the Crime Stoppers program and we are very excited to be continuing our relationship because we share the common vision of doing all we can to make South Australia a safer place to live,” Ms Hanlon said.

“This renewed 3-year agreement allows Crime Stoppers to tap into Nine’s extensive coverage area and use TV to spark people’s memories, plea for information, and encourage people to be brave enough to anonymously come forward with tips and information about crime,” she said.

“In recent years our partnership with Nine News has attracted global accolades. In the 2016 Crime Stoppers International Awards we won the Best Special Report/Features category for developing a series of feature stories – including a TV documentary – to profile 32 unsolved murder cases as part of Operation Persist. That was followed by winning the same category in 2017 for the 2012 murder of Adelaide father, Jayson Doelz, which resulted in a number of people arrested and charged.”

Channel 9 Adelaide Managing Director, Mr Sean O’Brien, said the station placed great importance on actively contributing to a safer community through its continued support of the Crime Stoppers program.

“Crime and the fear of crime impacts on every South Australian and erodes the confidence of our state, and the Nine News team has thrown its full support behind the Crime Stoppers program to encourage people to come forward with information about criminals and illegal activity,” Mr O’Brien said.

“With an average of 25 crimes solved each and every week by information provided to Crime Stoppers, we are proud to give back to the community through this very special partnership that perfectly aligns with our own core values and community focus,” he said.

Nearly 19,500 calls were received by Crime Stoppers SA during the 2017 calendar year from people wanting to share information, resulting in a total of 911 apprehensions made.

PICTURE: Crime Stoppers SA Chair, Sharon Hanlon and Channel 9 Adelaide Managing Director, Mr Sean O’Brien, sign the renewed agreement at the 9 News studios in Adelaide.

Do you recognise this man wanted in relation to a stabbing in Adelaide on Sunday?

The incident occurred just after 3am on Sunday 12 August, near the intersection of Hindley and Clarendon Streets. The victim became involved in an altercation with another man and was left with minor injuries to his leg believed be a small stab wound.

The victim attended the Royal Adelaide Hospital and received stitches to his leg before being discharged.

The suspect was last seen running south along Clarendon Street. He is described as Caucasian appearance, about 173 cm tall, with dark blond hair in a ponytail and a reddish brown full beard.

Detectives would like to speak to the driver of a small light coloured sedan that turned from Clarendon Street into Phillip Street, where the suspect was running in the middle of the road in front of them.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has information that may assist the investigation, or is the driver of the light coloured sedan is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Images of a mobility scooter and a distinctive motorbike helmet have been released in relation to the suspected homicide of Adrian Trett, who was found unconscious on David Street, Mannum early on Monday 23 April 2018.

The 45-year old was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, but never regained consciousness and died in the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 5 May.

His death is being treated as a homicide, and investigators have released images of a mobility scooter and helmet in the hope it will encourage further assistance from the community.

Police have seized a mobility scooter they believe is linked to the case for further forensic examination and are seeking information about that vehicle and anyone who saw it around the time of Mr Trett’s death as they believe it was used to move him from an Asmus Street address to nearby David Street.

Efforts are underway to locate a black motorbike helmet with a distinctive “8” emblazoned on the side, making the appearance of an eight ball, which was owned by Mr Trett.

An associate of Mr Trett was captured on CCTV at the Mannum On the Run Service Station at 9.18pm on Sunday night (22 April) wearing the helmet and riding Mr Trett’s small motorbike, prior to the victim being found unconscious.

While his motorbike was recovered alongside Mr Trett, his helmet was missing.

Investigators are also wanting to identify two or possibly three people – one of whom may have been a woman – who were seen attending to Mr Trett and wrapping him in blanket while he was in David Street.

Anyone with information that may assist is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au/

Rewards are available and you can remain anonymous.

Have you seen this week’s special segment on 9 News Adelaide?

If you can help with any information about the disappearances of Michael Modesti in 2016, Scott Redman in 2018 or Keith Nixon in 1996 then please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestopperssa.com.au

You can remain anonymous.

To find out more about National Missing Persons Week, go to https://missingpersons.gov.au/about/national-events/national-missing-persons-week

Reflecting the community’s growing concern about the impact of drugs, there were plenty of people who opted to anonymously contact Crime Stoppers during June and share information about the manufacture and sale of a variety of illegal drugs.

Information saw the seizure of 55 grams of Amphetamine, 2 grams of Heroin, 100mls of Fantasy and 7 Ecstasy tabs. A total of 66 cannabis plants and more than 15kg of dry cannabis was also confiscated.
A number of raids also uncovered firearms, with a total of 7 different types of firearms seized in addition to other illegal weapons and firearm accessories.

During June we partnered with 9 News Adelaide to profile the suspected murder of Adrian Trett, who was found unconscious and wrapped in a blanket at Mannum before he died two weeks later. We also put the mysterious disappearance of Salisbury man Brian Cairney in June 2010 back in the spotlight and renewed an appeal for information.

We also asked for help to identify an arsonist caught on CCTV attacking a Para Hills West business, as well as the identity of a man who was spotted stealing items at Bunnings Prospect and then threatened staff with a flick knife when confronted.

During June:
– We received 1,820 telephone calls and reports via the website and Report Suspicious Behaviour app;
– We provided police with a total of 866 intelligence reports;
– The 741 actions issued for police investigation saw 79 total apprehensions;
– More than 7,000 people went to our website and generated nearly 22,000 page views;
– 7 firearms were seized, along with an array of illegal accessories and other dangerous weapons;
– 21 males and 8 females from across regional and metropolitan SA were charged with a range of serious crimes that included firearm offences, selling and possessing a controlled drug, cultivating commercial quantities of cannabis and more.

If you have any information about criminals and unsolved crimes, then call our free hotline on 1800 333 000, go to crimestopperssa.com.au or download our free Report Suspicious Behaviour app.

Rewards are available and you can remain anonymous