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Cyclist seriously injured in crash near Gawler | Fake gun used in botched Gumtree robbery

Gabriel PolychronisThe Advertiser

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A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on the Sturt Hwy near Gawler this morning. Road restrictions are in place as Major Crash investigators examine the scene.

The crash happened on the Sturt Highway at Kingsford, north of Gawler, just after 7am.

Police say the rider is seriously injured.

Sturt Highway is closed to all northeast bound traffic between the Horrocks Highway and Ahrens Rd.

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MEN USE FAKE FUN, KNIFE IN BOTCHED GUMTREE ROBBERY

Three men have left empty-handed after trying to steal an iPhone from a seller on Gumtree.

They used the popular classifieds site to meet a man selling an iPhone at his home Field St, Parafield Gardens about 10pm on Tuesday.

Police say one of the men brandished a fake gun and a knife, threatening the seller to hand over his phone.

But, the three suspects left empty-handed and were last seen running north on The Boulevard. The seller was not injured.

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Despite the help of Police Dog Bandit, the three men were not found.

A Gumtree spokesperson told The Advertiser they are committed to community safety and assist police with any investigations.

"We encourage all Gumtree users to review Gumtree Safety Tips and for personal ease and safety, always arrange to meet in a public place and take a friend or family member with you."

One suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, medium build and was wearing a blue jacket with dark-coloured pants.

The other two suspects are described as being of African appearance, aged between 25-30 years, 180-190cm tall, with a slim build and short black hair.

One was wearing all black clothing, while the other was wearing a black shirt with red squares, black pants and black shoes.