A Salisbury North man who allegedly broke into a Salisbury pharmacy via the an air-conditioning duct this morning had his burglary plans foiled by the keen nose of a Police dog.
Police say that just after 6.30am, Northern District officers were called to a pharmacy in Gawler Street, following an alarm activation.
Police patrols were quick to respond and on arrival they noticed an air-conditioning vent on the roof had been disturbed, and they heard noises coming from inside the pharmacy.
Patrols cordoned off the area and called in a Police Dog patrol to search the premises. Police Dog ‘Axe’ (pictured) and his handler searched the pharmacy, finding a man hiding in a rear office behind a product display.
The 21-year-old man from Salisbury was arrested for serious criminal trespass and property damage.
The arrested man was taken to the Lyell McEwen Hospital for treatment after he admitted ingesting several types of prescription medication just prior to being arrested.
The arrested man will be refused police and is likely to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court tomorrow.
