Crime Stoppers South Australia
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Crime Stoppers South Australia is a not-for-profit organisation.
Crime Stoppers is a highly successful program in which the community and the media help police solve crime.
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Helen Courtney was last seen at about 12.00 pm on Friday, 20th September, 1991, by her then husband Arthur Courtney, at a BP Service Station on Bridge Road, Pooraka. No trace of Helen has been found since that time. Her Mitsubishi Colt car was located in Franklin Street, Adelaide in the preceding days. Police suspect that Helen has been murdered.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, report online or via the App.
At about 12.23 am on Sunday, 13th November, 2016, the above two males gained entry to ‘Above Board’ at 211 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge, by smashing the front glass door with a brick and a piece of wood. They stole Go-Pros, cameras and ‘Dragon’ sunglasses.
Ten days later at about 12.01 am on Wednesday, 23rd November, 2016, the same two males gained entry to the BP Service Station at 65 Princess Highway, Murray Bridge, by smashing the front glass door with a rock and a piece of wood. They stole crossbows and arrows and a distinctive white ‘Owner’ brand top (similar to the 5th photograph).
On the same day at about 11.01 pm the same two males gained entry to ‘Camping World’ at 209 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge, by smashing the front glass door with rocks and a piece of wood. They stole items including compound bows and arrows as shown in the first two ‘stills’. The two males were seen to run across Adelaide Road and leave in an unknown vehicle, heading south on Cromwell Road, Murray Bridge.
The males are described as follows:
Male One: Average height, wearing distinctive red ‘Iron Man’ overalls and black shoes with white soles (pictured in first two ‘stills’)
Male Two: Thin build, wearing a grey hoodie with black sleeves and white logo on the front
***Photographs 3 & 4 are taken from one of the break-ins and shows both males wearing white tops with BROOKLYN written on the right sleeve of one of the tops.***
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, report online or via the App.
A person who called Crime Stoppers SA caller with information about missing man Michael Modesti has been urged to ring back.
The 33-year old went missing on Monday, 9 May 2016 from his home address at Willsmore Street, Beverley, with his vehicle located at Chenoweth Avenue, West Croydon two days later. His mobile phone was removed from the car, potentially because it contained information linked to Mr Modesti’s drug trade associates and dumped nearby.
Establishing how that vehicle got there remains a key focus, and new information may change the direction of the investigation.
The previous caller provided very specific information and could possibly have known Mr Modesti.
A $200,000 reward was recently posted for information leading to Mr Modesti’s whereabouts and the circumstances of his disappearance to encourage people to come forward.
Police have interviewed a person they consider as a suspect who was a significant player in the drug trade with Mr Modesti, and is believed to have been involved in his disappearance – prompting a renewed call to Mr Modesti’s associates for their assistance.
Mr Modesti’s last known contact was with his partner on the evening of Sunday, 8 May, when he spoke with her on the phone, and there was no evidence of any disturbance at his home address, which was left locked and secure with his wallet in place.
The investigation is also exploring possible links to a visit Mr Modesti made to Thailand between Tuesday, 26 April 2016 and Friday, 6 May 2016; three days prior to his disappearance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, report online or via the App.
Police would like to remind the community that thieves are not only targeting vehicles, but also houses to find vehicle keys to steal cars. So to reduce your chances of becoming a victim the SAPOL State Community Engagement Section has compiled a list of crime prevention tips that are available to the public, as well as producing a ‘HandsOff’ sticker that can be displayed on vehicle windows to ward off thieves, and to remind vehicle owners to remove valuables and lock up.
To obtain the ‘tips’ and ‘HandsOff’ sticker please contact the State Community Engagement Section on 73224061 or visit www.police.sa.gov.au.
Anyone with information about motor vehicle crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, report online or via the App.
A husband and wife wanted for drug trafficking, a man accused of murdering his brother earlier this year, and a Queensland man on arrest warrant for a double murder in 1991 are among 18 fugitives wanted across the nation.
Crime Stoppers SA Chair, Ms Sharon Hanlon, said this year’s Operation Roam – Rogue Radar was focussed on criminals wanted for a range of serious crimes who continue to actively fly under the radar to avoid arrest.
“This is a national initiative developed by Crime Stoppers in partnership with police to encourage the community to provide information about wanted people who are on the run and likely to be moving between states. Some of these targets are suspected of serious crimes such as murder, assault, armed robbery and drug trafficking,” Ms Hanlon said.
“We urge people to provide information – no matter how small – about these fugitives by calling the Crime Stoppers toll-free 1800 333 000 hotline, visiting www.crimestopperssa.com.au or using the reporting app,” she said.
Three wanted persons nominated by South Australia are:
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Warren Leslie SCRIVENER, dob 13/05/1970 – In 2001, it is alleged that Scrivener assaulted a person causing actual bodily harm and threatened harm at West Lakes in South Australia. He was arrested and bailed but failed to appear at future court dates. It is believed he then fled South Australia. His last known whereabouts was Fremantle, Western Australia but his current whereabouts is unknown. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. |
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Henry Jonathon EVANS, dob 23/05/1994 – convicted of grievous bodily harm in New South Wales in 2014 and sentenced to three years imprisonment and later released on parole. His parole was transferred to South Australia but after breaching conditions of his parole a warrant was issued for his arrest and return to custody. It is believed he may be living in Queensland |
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Phillip John CREAM – arrested |
“All of our targets are actively avoiding police, which means any of them could be living in South Australia to stay under the radar to escape arrest. If anyone sees any of the targeted fugitives they should call 000 immediately, and a reward of up to $1,000 may be eligible for tips that lead to the arrest of any wanted person,” Ms Hanlon said.
“Last year’s campaign demonstrated the power of people, with both SA targets successfully located and arrested thanks to information provided by the community.”
With an average of 25 crimes solved every week and more than 30,000 crimes solved since it began 20 years ago as a direct result of information provided to Crime Stoppers SA, this is a highly effective program that clearly has the trust of the community and makes South Australia a far safer place.
Many of these targets are wanted for a range of serious offences, so people should NOT approach them under any circumstances.
For a full list of Operation Roam – Rogue Radar targets go to www.crimestoppers.com.au
Ms Ebert was last seen on 8 August when she reportedly got out of the family car at Roseworthy and walked off, leaving behind her husband, two boys aged 1 and 3, and her personal possessions – including passport, purse and phone.
An extensive search of the area has been unsuccessful and grave fears are held for her safety.
Police today released video footage of the 23-year-old with her family at the South Australian Museum about 3.20pm on Tuesday 8 August – the last independent sighting of her. The video can be viewed here
She was reported missing by a relative at about 10.30am on Thursday 11 August.
Her husband, who she met and married shortly after arriving in Australia in 2012, told police that on 8 August, as the family headed home to a country station at Mannahill, she got out of the car and walked off.
Ms Ebert is a German citizen, of Caucasian appearance, slim build, 165 to 170cm tall, blue eyes, blonde hair and speaks with a German accent.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au/
CCTV vision of the ram-raid and fire that damaged the Gepps Cross Drive-in has been released as part of a renewed appeal to the public for information.
Just after 1.35am, Wednesday 29 March 201
7, emergency crews responded to a suspicious building fire at the Drive-in Theatre on Main North Road.
Prior to the fire, CCTV vision shows two masked men in a stolen Ford ute ram the front doors of the building before stealing an ATM from inside.
At about 2.30am, the stolen car was found set alight on Eastern Parade at Ottoway, with the ATM located in the rear tray of the ute.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at http://crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
Crime Stoppers South Australia has partnered with SA Police to encourage people in the Port Lincoln community to come forward with information about the unsolved 2002 disappearance and suspected murder of Susan Gae Goodwin.
Detective Superintendent Des Bray, the officer in charge of the SAPOL Major Crime Investigation Branch, today launched the campaign at Port Lincoln, which has included five patrol cars being turned into mobile billboards highlighting the case, along with the distribution of posters and coasters, to encourage information from the public.
“We believe this murder is eminently solvable,” Detective Superintendent Bray said.
The disappearance of Ms Goodwin on 19 July 2002 has been subject to a full case review as part of an ongoing cold case campaign, and has led to several new lines of inquiry in relation to the disappearance of the then 39-year-old.
“Our experienced investigators believe the answer to this case lies in the local community,” Detective Superintendent Bray said.
“We want to ensure everyone on the lower Eyre Peninsula is aware of this case, and the fact that even the smallest detail may provide the breakthrough we need. We believe that she was murdered and that her body has been disposed of within a 30km radius of this town. To that end we have taken the unusual step of branding this case onto marked police cars and producing a series of posters and coasters which we will be distributing to businesses and local residents alike.”
“We are asking that everyone consider where they were 15 years ago – did you know Susan? Did you see anything unusual? Do you have information that could bring this woman back to her family?”
A reward of up to $200,000 is available for information that leads to the recovery of Ms Goodwin’s remains or the conviction of those responsible for her disappearance and suspected murder.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Crime Stoppers hotline on 1800 333 000, where they can be connected with an investigator who can ask to meet with a ‘cold case’ investigator or report online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au/
Some of South Australia’s most horrific crimes have been solved as a direct result of information provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers SA, and the well-known not-for-profit program has used the national ‘Crime Stoppers Day’ on Monday 15th May 2017 to say thanks.
Crime Stoppers SA Deputy Chair, Mr Phil Vincent, said police had made more than 19,000 apprehensions since the Crime Stoppers program was first launched in South Australia in 1996, and continued to achieve an array of significant results.
“During the 2016 calendar year Crime Stoppers received 22,661 calls and nearly 4,000 online reports through the website from people about a range of matters, and the information provided ultimately saw 895 apprehensions and 70 firearms seized,” Mr Vincent said.
“Last year information provided directly cleared a number of very serious crimes, including a murder, two robberies, four serious thefts, eleven firearms offences and 91 serious drug offences. In addition, one person was apprehended for child pornography matters and a wanted fugitive was tracked down and arrested on the run in Thailand and extradited back to Australia,” he said.
“Calls and online reports about drug growing, dealing and manufacturing continue to be significant, and suggest that the community clearly understands the damage that drugs are doing to their loved ones and lifestyle. Last year’s dedicated Dob in a Dealer campaign, funded by the Federal Government, and delivered at a grass-roots level in each state and territory, helped to encourage people to come forward with information.”
The number of drug seizures in the 2016 calendar year thanks to information provided to Crime Stoppers SA included:
Additional 2016 results achieved from Crime Stoppers reports includes:
Mr Vincent said such outstanding results clearly demonstrated that the Crime Stoppers SA program remains a highly-successful intelligence gathering and crime solving initiative.
“We know that people contact Crime Stoppers because it is the trusted link between the community and police, and they understand that they can provide information about illegal activity and unsolved crimes anonymously, with the option of a reward,” Mr Vincent said.
“National Crime Stoppers Day is our opportunity to thank the South Australian public in particular for their help in achieving these outstanding results and ultimately taking an active role in helping to make the community safer,” he said.
As an independent community organisation and registered charity, Crime Stoppers South Australia relies on the generosity of businesses and individuals, and just as every piece of information assists to help solve crime, every dollar donated can also make a difference – supporting crime prevention and awareness programs across SA, as well as the Crime Stoppers rewards fund.
To make a tax-deductible donation to Crime Stoppers SA, visit https://crimestopperssa.com.au
Anyone with information about a crime or criminal activities can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, by visiting www.crimestopperssa.com.au or downloading the free “Report Suspicious Behaviour” app for iOS and Android phones.
About Crime Stoppers SA
Crime Stoppers began in South Australia in 1996 and since then has played a critical role in encouraging people to come forward with information that helps to solve crimes, and educate on topics such as property and personal safety, vehicle theft, and cyber safety.
The program encourages people to be alert and engaged participants in their community and provides a secure way for information about illegal activity and unsolved crimes to be reported to police through a toll-free hotline and a website that guarantees anonymity with the option of a reward. Crime Stoppers SA works with police, the media and the public to solve, reduce and prevent crime.
Mark Williams was a quiet, nice man. The 37-year-old was a bit of a loner who was an avid cyclist. He lived alone, was single and kept himself to himself, which made his shooting death all the more inexplicable to police.
The invalid pensioner, who suffered from a number of medical conditions, was shot dead at his Myrtle Bank flat about 1.40am on Sunday 28 July 2002 and his killer has never been identified.
Police believe Mr Williams was using his computer at his Moorhouse Ave home and got up to answer a knock at the door when the two fatal shots were fired from a shotgun.
He was shot through the window next to the unit’s front door and died at the scene. In the moments that followed a silver car was seen speeding away towards Glen Osmond Rd.
This unsolved murder is one of the cases being reviewed as part of Operation Persist – an ongoing, long-running, targeted operation led by the SA Police Major Crime Investigation Branch.
The Operation is focused on unsolved ‘cold case’ murders or disappearances which are considered sinister.
Detective Sergeant Bryan Mitchell, from Major Crime, said investigators have identified a person of interest in connection with the case, but believe others may have intimate knowledge of what occurred early that morning.
“This was not a random event,” he said. “And I would strongly urge anyone with information about this shooting to come forward and talk with us.
“There is a reward of $200,000 available for anyone providing information leading to the apprehension and conviction of a person for Mr Williams’ murder.
“We know that relationships and loyalties can change over time, but what doesn’t change is this family’s grief.
“Mark’s mum phones me every year on the anniversary of his death and we would love to be able to give her some answers.
“Like many unsolved cases, we believe that there is someone out there with intimate knowledge of this case who can give this family some peace.”
Mr Williams had only been home for a matter of weeks after cycling around the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
He set out in November 2001, and only returned home to Adelaide on 9 June 2002 after his bicycle was stolen in Broome.
Just weeks later this quiet loner was shot dead.
The murder was featured in the Sunday Mail today, as police renew their appeal for information in connection with the investigation.
“Cases like this are never ‘closed’,” Detective Sergeant Mitchell said. “We know that one piece of key information can make all the difference.”
Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au/ – callers can remain anonymous, with information treated with the strictest confidence.
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