Man arrested after breaking into business then falling asleep

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 02:50 · Archive

A man broke into an insurance business in Port Adelaide and was found asleep on a couch when police arrived.

A 38-year-old man was arrested after breaking into Securitex Insurance Services on Divett Street in Port Adelaide. Witnesses reported seeing him break in using a shovel to smash a glass panel in the business door. When South Australian Police officers arrived at the scene, they found the suspect had remained at the premises and was asleep on a couch inside the building.

Following his arrest, the man was charged with serious criminal trespass. He did not apply for bail and is scheduled to appear in Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday, November 2.

How it is being reported

• Unusual arrest as man breaks into Port Adelaide business then goes to sleepSouth Australian Police have made an easy arrest after being called to a break-in at a business and finding a suspect taking a snooze.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 02:38
• Unusual arrest as man breaks into Port Adelaide business then goes to sleepSouth Australian Police have made an easy arrest after being called to a break-in at a business and finding a suspect taking a snooze.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 02:38

In this story: Securitex Insurance Services · Port Adelaide · South Australian Police

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