AUSTRALIA COMPUTER EQUIPMENT STOLEN FROM SCHOOLS Thieves target local schools - Local - General - Yass Tribune

22 February 2008 - 5:00AM

Thieves target local schools

A 17 inch computer monitor, a Panasonic video player, two DVD players, a laptop, an IBM computer hard drive and two computer keyboards have been stolen from local schools over the past 11 days.

Police confirmed Berinba Primary, Yass Public School and Mt Carmel Central School have been broken into, the latter two reportingstolen goods.

Yass Public School was the major victim, reporting the loss of nearly $3000 worth of electronic equipment.

“The main feeling among staff is one of frustration,” relieving Yass Public School Principal Phil Cox told the Tribune.

“On top of that we’re concerned the stolen items can’t be quickly replaced… it really disrupts our routine.”

Intruders first gained access to the local school between 6.30pm February 11 and 7am, February 12. Trespassers stole some $1700 worth of electronic equipment. The school was struck again between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.

During their second raid, burglars stole a computer hard drive, worth an estimated $1000, attempted to steal a second computer, broke into the school canteen and rummaged through the administration’s cash box before fleeing.

Wanderers illegally gained access to Berinba Primary School, unsuccessfully breaking into the canteen.

Regional neighbour Harden-Murrumburrah reported considerable theft from their local primary school. Approximately $2500 worth of IT goods was stolen from the school last week.

Police continue to inspect local schools regularly.