Coober Pedy Police have arrested a man and a teenage girl after they were allegedly located in a stolen car and committed several offences in metropolitan Adelaide.

Just after 2pm on Wednesday 16 July, police patrols located the pair on Seventeen Mile Road in car stolen minutes earlier in Coober Pedy.

Further investigation revealed the couple had also allegedly stolen a car from Klemzig in Adelaide and been involved in further offending including, theft of number plates, petrol and numerous other items such as computer and electronic equipment, mobile phones, and keys.

The 21-year-old man and the 16-year-old girl both of no fixed place, were arrested and charged with numerous offences including illegal use, property damage, several counts of theft, and unlawful possession.

They have both been refused police bail and will appear in court at a later date.

Police enquiries are continuing.