Two little girls who were screaming hysterically had to be comforted by police during the dramatic arrest of their parents in Adelaide.

The man and woman, who were wanted over a bag snatch at Unley, were arrested and handcuffed as their children cried out for their mum and dad.

View photos Police try to calm down two little girls as their parents are arrested. Source: 7 News More

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"I want my girls, I want my f***ing girls, I want my girls, please don't!", the woman can be heard shouting as she is taken away.

Three patrol cars swooped on the black Mercedes at midday as it drove along Port Road.

They boxed the car in, then searched every last inch of it.

View photos The man was arrested and handcuffed for driving while disqualified. Source: 7 News More

Police claim the 38-year-old mother was seen stealing a handbag from a table on Unley Road yesterday.

Witnesses say they saw her drive off in a Mercedes.

View photos The dramatic arrests happened at midday on Friday. Source: 7 News More

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