South Australia Police are on the lookout for a man who was spotted running on the runways at Parafield Airport, located in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. Authorities responded to reports around 3.30pm on Sunday that a person dressed in dark attire was near the airport’s runways on Kings Road.
Following the sightings, the individual reportedly fled into a stormwater drain and has since vanished. It’s important to note that Parafield Airport primarily accommodates small aircraft and pilot training sessions. Police have confirmed that no flights were disrupted, nor were there any risks posed to aircraft due to the incident.
A specialised team from the police Special Tasks and Rescue squad, along with fire crews, was deployed to conduct a thorough search of the area, but the man has not yet been located.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit tips online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.