12-year-old charged after driving stolen forklift through Adelaide CBD
A boy aged 12 stole a forklift from a construction site and drove it through downtown Adelaide at night.
A Park Holme boy, 12, allegedly stole a forklift from Adelaide Central Market's construction site. The 12-year-old drove it through the CBD on Tuesday night.
A bus driver nearly collided with it on Grote St about 10:45pm. Police found the vehicle abandoned in a Franklin St car park.
Officers reviewed CCTV, tracked him down, and arrested him about 1am Wednesday. He was charged with illegal use and bailed to appear in Youth Court on November 18.
- 12
- Boy's age
- 10:45pm Tuesday
- Near-collision time
- Market Street
- Arrest location
- November 18
- Court date
Why it mattersThe incident shows how unsecured heavy equipment can become a serious danger in city areas.
AustraliaConstruction sites in Australian cities must secure heavy equipment to prevent children accessing dangerous machinery.
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