Man charged over media light theft

About 5am on Monday 3 March a media crew were reporting live from Rundle Mall, Adelaide, when an unknown man stole a camera light at battery before walking away.

Just after 10pm Friday 7 March a police Mounted patrol located a man walking on King William Street and identified him as the man wanted for questioning in relation to the theft matter.

The 49-year-old man of NFPA was arrested and charged with theft. He was refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The camera light and battery has not been located. Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopeprssa.com.au or phone 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.

Please quote reference number 24-228M.