Raj in trouble over false police report after car bogged at popular beach

The car, left stranded during high tide, drew significant attention from early morning beachgoers.

The mystery of a car found stuck in the shallows at Glenelg Beach has deepened, with police uncovering a series of false claims by its owner.

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Image: Car stuck in the shallows at Glenelg Beach (Source: 7News screenshot)

Initially, the 38-year-old car owner, Raj, alleged that a group of teenagers stole his car and abandoned it at the beach. However, South Australia Police have dismissed this account after further investigation.

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Image: 38-year-old car owner Raj (Source: 7News screenshot)

About 2.50 am Tuesday 3 December police were called to Chappel Drive after reports a Hyundai Accent was bogged on the beach.

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The car, left stranded during high tide, drew significant attention from early morning beachgoers.

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Image: Car stuck in the shallows at Glenelg Beach (Source: 7News screenshot)

South Australia Police have charged Raj with driving without due care and making a false report to police.

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