In a surprising incident that unfolded in Adelaide’s Central Business District (CBD) in the early hours of Sunday morning, law enforcement officers apprehended a 26-year-old man who had been operating a stolen scissor lift. The peculiar event occurred at approximately 4 am when vigilant police personnel, who were actively monitoring the CCTV surveillance system in the CBD, observed the individual manoeuvring the scissor lift down Hindley Street.

The man’s reckless escapade commenced when he pilfered the scissor lift from a construction site, subsequently embarking on an audacious journey along several prominent CBD thoroughfares, including King William Street, Currie Street, and Leigh Street. However, his unorthodox adventure took a dramatic turn when he decided to traverse the footpath on Hindley Street, drawing the attention of patrolling police officers.

Upon interception, the man was promptly detained and subjected to a breathalyser test, which reportedly revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.138, significantly above the legal limit. This finding compounded his legal troubles.

Hailing from Lightsville, a suburb in the northeast of Adelaide, the 26-year-old now faces a litany of charges. These include illegal use of a motor vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol, and operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle. In addition to these charges, he received an immediate six-month suspension of his driving privileges.

As the legal process unfolds, the man has been released on bail and is expected to appear before Adelaide’s Magistrates Court in November, where he will be required to answer for his actions in this bizarre and unauthorised vehicular adventure through the heart of Adelaide’s CBD.