In recent days there have been several reports of a man acting strangely in the Aldinga, Willunga and McLaren Vale areas.

In response to these reports, police increased patrols of those suburbs today and located the man in McLaren Vale this morning.

He has been detained under the Mental Health Act and is now receiving appropriate care and services.

Police wish to thank the public for their assistance in this matter and encourage the reporting of suspicious behaviour on the police assistance line on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.