A 19-year-old man from the southern suburbs has been charged after allegedly riding train tops and accessing the roofs of buildings in the Adelaide CBD.
Public Transport Safety Section are currently investigating a small number of similar incidents where a group of young people filmed themselves trespassing on buildings in Adelaide and riding dangerously on the outside of trains before posting it online.
About 12pm Monday 3 February, following an investigation, police attended a Port Noarlunga address and arrested a 19-year-old man who is alleged to have been involved in these incidents.
The man was charged with being unlawfully on premises and offences under the Passenger Transport Regulations. The male was also issued with a three-month Transit Barring Order barring him from using all forms of public transport or entering onto any public transport infrastructure.
The male has been granted police bail to appear at Adelaide Magistrates Court on 19 March.
The investigation is ongoing to identify further people involved. Police would like to remind the public of the obvious dangers of travelling on the outside of trains and accessing restricted areas on buildings. This type of behaviour is reckless and irresponsible and could end in death or serious injury, or the death of or injury of innocent parties.
Anyone caught partaking in this kind of behaviour can expect police action. Members of the public who witness any suspicious behaviour should call the police assistance line at the time on 131 444 or 000 in an emergency.
Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – You can remain anonymous.
