South Australia Police

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent some time with us and our emergency services colleagues today.

It was a pleasure to meet so many members of the community and be part of a day celebrating the people who serve and support South Australians every day.

We hope you enjoyed the footy, entertainment and community spirit as much as we did!

📣🚨EMERGENCY TESTING PORT LINCOLN 🚨📣

Port Lincoln residents and visitors are reminded AusAlert testing will take place in around an hour at 11am.

No action is required and the alert is a test only.

Further details from South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission below. ⬇️

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln, South Australia, today.📱

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

- A test ‘Priority AusAlert’ message will be sent by the Australian Government to all compatible mobile devices in the City of Port Lincoln Council area at around 11:00 am, today, Saturday 20 June 2026.

- If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert.

- Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

- Feedback can be provided online, by visiting www.AusAlert.gov.au/feedback

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 1:30 pm ACST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance and may boost battery life.

You can find more information about what the test will look like, how to stay safe with AusAlert, and compatible mobile devices at www.AusAlert.gov.au

🚨EXERCISE IN PROGRESS🚨

South Australia Police Water Operations Unit in conjunction with Local Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Groups will be conducting a simulated Search & Rescue Exercise in the Port Augusta area between the hours of 8.00 am and 1.00 pm today, Saturday 20 June.

The exercise will involve volunteers from VMR Groups in the Upper Spencer Gulf area and there will be an increased presence of emergency services in the area.

Good morning and happy Saturday followers!

Here is your overnight police news update,

Teens arrested after joyride in luxury car https://brnw.ch/21x3uUD

Man arrested over Gawler arson and break-in https://brnw.ch/21x3uUz

Western suburbs jewellery store robbed https://brnw.ch/21x3uUE

Tractor thief caught red-handed near Port Lincoln https://brnw.ch/21x3uUA

Three people injured in multi-vehicle crash at Salisbury Downs https://brnw.ch/21x3uUB

Catch up on all the overnight news and stay informed at SA Police News: https://brnw.ch/21x3uUC

Police are investigating the theft of two electric bikes from a store in Moonta in the early hours of this morning.

About 3.50am today (Friday 19 June), a person armed with a metal pole smashed their way into the store on George Street and stole two e-bikes, namely a Eunorau Flash AWD 1.0 bike and a Eunorau Fat HS e-bike.

The suspect was dressed in black clothing and tan-coloured boots.

Anyone who recognises the suspect or sees the bikes pictured below is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at https://brnw.ch/21x3taM

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Waikerie Police are investigating the theft of council artwork last week.

Between 4 pm on Friday, 12 June, and 10 am on Tuesday, 16 June, unknown suspects stole a council artwork (pictured) from a garden bed on Peake Terrace, Waikerie.

Anyone with information about this offence is asked to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000 and quote reference number 159164.

⚠️ REMINDER, TEST ALERT COMING TO PORT LINCOLN 📱
AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln at 11:00 am, tomorrow, Saturday 20 June 2026.
AusAlert is Australia’s new national emergency alerting capability. It will be used to send urgent official messages to compatible mobile devices during emergencies.
As part of testing, compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches in the Port Lincoln area may receive a Priority Alert. Depending on your device and settings, the alert may vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound for around 10 seconds.
This is only a test. No action is required.
If receiving the test alert could be disruptive or cause you or someone you know to feel unsafe, visit ausalert.gov.au to learn more about the test and how to manage Priority Alert settings on compatible devices.
Learn more and hear what an AusAlert sounds like at ausalert.gov.au

⚠️ REMINDER, TEST ALERT COMING TO PORT LINCOLN 📱

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln at 11:00 am, tomorrow, Saturday 20 June 2026.

AusAlert is Australia’s new national emergency alerting capability. It will be used to send urgent official messages to compatible mobile devices during emergencies.

As part of testing, compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches in the Port Lincoln area may receive a Priority Alert. Depending on your device and settings, the alert may vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound for around 10 seconds.

This is only a test. No action is required.

If receiving the test alert could be disruptive or cause you or someone you know to feel unsafe, visit ausalert.gov.au to learn more about the test and how to manage Priority Alert settings on compatible devices.

Learn more and hear what an AusAlert sounds like at ausalert.gov.au

City of Port Lincoln Council

Good morning SA,

Check out your police news on this Friday morning,

Driver seriously injured in crash near Victor Harbor https://brnw.ch/21x3t1s

Operation Scalene targets youth crime in the Upper Spencer Gulf
https://brnw.ch/21x3t1t

Weapons and drugs found during traffic stop
https://brnw.ch/21x3t1r

Suspicious car fires at Mount Barker
https://brnw.ch/21x3t1u

Police encourage supporters to celebrate safely at soccer World Cup ⚽
site https://brnw.ch/21x3t1q

Catch up on all the overnight news and stay informed at SA Police News: https://brnw.ch/21x3t1p

📸 Lake Sundown, YP

Police are investigating the theft of tools from a vehicle at Renmark.

Between 1am and 1.30am on Wednesday 17 June, the victim parked a ute outside a hotel on Murray Street.

Sometime during that period, a number of tools were stolen from the vehicle. The stolen items include a Milwaukee battery charger, rapid charger, 12V wrench, and an impact ratchet. The tools are marked with the name “Sam” in white paint.

Marking tools is highly recommended by police to increase the odds of stolen tools being identified and recovered.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist with the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au. You can remain anonymous.

Please quote reference number 159112.

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A truck driver has been seriously injured after a crash at Back Valley.

About 5.15pm on Thursday 18 June, police and emergency services responded to reports of that a truck had crashed into a tree on Range Road, Back Valley, about 10 kilometres west of Victor Harbor.

The driver and sole occupant of the truck, a 57-year-old Waitpinga man, was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

Traffic restrictions were in place for several hours, however the road has since fully re-opened.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any dashcam that may assist the investigation into the crash is asked to contact police via Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000. Quote reference 160398.