Man charged over donation thefts from Buddhist temples across Adelaide

June 8, 2023 by Admin

A man has been arrested after an investigation into a series of break-ins and thefts of donations from Buddhist temples across Adelaide.

SA Police said the break-ins and thefts occurred at temples at Thebarton, Flinders Park, Crafers, Mylor and Mount Pleasant.

Police allegedly found the suspect’s unoccupied vehicle in a car park on the Grove Way, Salisbury Heights last night.

After searching the surrounding area, they arrested a 44-year-old Elizabeth North man who was charged with numerous offences, including aggravated serious criminal trespass, three counts of serious criminal trespass, two counts of illegal interference and 12 counts of theft.

He was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.

Buddha Idol at Wat Ratanaprathib Vihara, Thebarton, Adelaide

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