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Robert Pendergast was reported missing by his mother on 27 May 1999.

She had last spoken with the then 31-year old on 6 February 1999 when he was staying in Adelaide.

He has not been seen or heard from since that time.

Prior to his disappearance Mr Pendergast had been arrested by NSW Police in April 1998 for his involvement in interstate cannabis trafficking.

It is known that he was staying with criminal associates in Adelaide during 1999 and it is believed that at least two of these associates are responsible for his suspected murder.

It is believed a drug debt is what led him to be shot at a country location east of Adelaide and his body buried.

The suspected murders of Mr Pendergast, David McWilliams, Leo Daly and 15-year old Juan Morgan continue to be investigated by Major Crime Investigation Branch under the title of Operation Jarrah.

The suspects for each of these murders are known to investigators however further information is required to provide evidence that would lead to the charging and prosecution of these suspects.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer for information that leads to a conviction and/or leading to the recovery of his remains.

Kilburn man Peter Marshall was executed by a gunman who fired a single shot at close range through an unlocked window directly over his bed in his Northcote Street home on 5 February 1992.

The 35-year old suffered the fatal gunshot wound to his left temple while he was asleep. He rolled off the bed and died on the floor and was found by a female friend several hours later after she could not contact him.

There was no sign of a struggle in the bedroom, and while the solid timber front door was open, the screen door was locked.

It is believed he was shot between 4am and 4.30am. A neighbour heard a loud noise, followed by a “gagging” sound.

Investigators believe there is little doubt that Mr Marshall’s killer knew him, including which bedroom he slept in.

Mr Marshall was involved in the drug trade and was known to grow cannabis as well as being involved in ‘rip-offs’ of other people’s cannabis crops. He was also a ‘lady’s man’ and was found to have had numerous affairs with women – some of them married.

Three suspects have been identified in the murder. Two have since died interstate — one in 1995 and another in 1998. The deaths were not suspicious. The third, now in his 40s, also lives interstate.

Detectives suspect the motive for Mr Marshall’s murder lies in a complex domestic situation that included unconfirmed rape allegations levelled at him by a female relative of one of the suspects.

Mr Marshall worked at a nearby plastics factory and was originally from Merbein in Victoria. He was known to frequent the nearby Albion Hotel.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer for information that leads to a conviction in this case.

If you have any information, call 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Can you help to identify a male who sexually assaulted a female at Croydon?

At about 4.14am on Monday, 25th August 2014, the female victim was having a break from work when the pictured male approached her on foot and attempted to chat to her.

The male left.

He then purchased donuts from Krispy Kreme Donuts on Port Road, Croydon and then returned to chat to the victim.

The victim walked away and got into her car where the male held open the car door and attempted to force himself upon her.

The victim managed to get the male out of the car and onto the ground before running away to seek help.

At the time of the offence he was described as being of African appearance, 25-30 years, 170-175 cm tall, medium build, with short shaved black hair and had a deep voice with an African accent.

If you have any information you can share what you know with Crime Stoppers without saying who you are or getting involved.

Call 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Originally from Sydney, Graeme Walsh claimed to be a preacher with the Baptist Seventh Day Church.

It is believed that he had gone swimming at a local beach and did not return.

Graeme left behind his watch, wallet, glasses and bank books and has not made contact with family or friends since that time.

If you have information that may assist police to locate Graeme please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Liam David Brady was last seen on 3 February 2000 at Amata in the far north of South Australia.

At the time of his disappearance Liam was involved in a dispute with family members over substance abuse and Liam fled into bushland. Concerns are held for the safety and welfare of Liam, as he has not been heard from since.

Police conducted extensive ground and aerial searches but Liam wasn’t located.

Giuseppe “Joe” Iannella lived with his wife and four children at the family dairy farm on Lake Plains Road, Milang.

The exact timing of the 46-year old’s disappearance remains unclear but he is believed to have gone missing sometime between February and August 1975.

There have been no reported sightings or any contact with family and friends since this time.

In September 2006, Major Crime Detectives conducted excavations at Mr Iannella’s dairy farm in Milang looking for his remains or any other item associated with his disappearance without success.

Police suspect he has been murdered.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer for information that leads to a conviction or the recovery of the victim’s remains.

If you have any information, call 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Investigations have revealed that Raymond Sheean was residing in South Australia in the period of time leading up to him going missing.

His phone records show he called a friend from his mobile on 30 January 1999 from somewhere near Pt Wakefield South Australia.

Since then he hasn’t be sighted or contacted friends or relatives nor have his bank accounts been used. Serious concerns are held for his safety and welfare.

If you have information that may assist police to locate Raymond please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

At about 8.50pm on Sunday, 29 January 2012, Giovanni Focarelli was shot dead in a vehicle in Flame Avenue, Dry Creek.

Vincenzo Focarelli, his stepfather, was the driver of the vehicle and had also been shot, but survived.

Vincenzo Focarelli drove from the scene and stopped a police patrol on Prospect Road, Prospect, but Giovanni was pronounced dead shortly after.

CCTV footage from Flame Avenue, Dry Creek, has previously been released to the public and can be viewed here. A figure can be seen running from the car and across Flame Avenue after the shooting.

It is suspected that the motive for the shootings was due to on-going tensions between rival OMCG’s in both South Australia and interstate.

A suspect for these shootings has been identified by investigators, however further information is required to provide evidence that would lead to their arrest.

A reward of up to $200,000 is on offer to anyone who provides information that leads to a conviction in the case.

At about 2.10pm on Tuesday, 24th May 2016, the victim accidentally left her purse sitting on a table in the communal kitchen, on the fourth floor of The Hub at the University Of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide.

At about 2.31pm on the same day the victim’s purse was located, however money and a bankcard were missing from the purse.

Between 2.43pm and 3.22pm on the same day numerous transactions were conducted or attempted to be conducted at various retail stores in Rundle Mall and North Terrace with the stolen bankcard.

CCTV footage from within the University Of Adelaide shows a male suspect in possession of the victim’s purse.

The male suspect can be seen to place the purse down on a counter in The Hub.

The male is described as being aged in his twenties, slim build, Asian appearance, with short dark hair and clean shaven, wearing a black short sleeved top with red hoops around the bottom of the sleeves, long black pants, grey shoes with white stripes and carrying a satchel over his shoulder.

If you have any information you can share what you know with Crime Stoppers without saying who you are by calling 1800 333 000 or going to www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Margaret Anne Bernie would now be 67 years old.

She was last seen at her Mount Gambier home on Monday morning, 25 January 1988.

Her family became seriously concerned for her safety and welfare when she was not seen again and no contact was made by her.

Margaret was later reported missing by her sister to the Mount Gambier Police.

In July and December 1989 there was a possible sighting of Margaret by friends in Adelaide. Despite extensive enquiries Margaret was not located and her disappearance remains a mystery.

After all this time there is still no paper trail to provide any clues as to her whereabouts and no contact has been made with her family or friends.

Grave concerns are held for Margaret’s safety and welfare.

Margaret has a tattoo of a bluebird on her left hip and a gold filling on the front of her right front tooth. She has a fair complexion, 160cm tall with a slim build and auburn hair.

If you have information that may assist to locate Margaret please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestopperssa.com.au