UK COMPUTERS STOLEN Seven laptop computers stolen from council offices:

Seven laptop computers stolen from council offices

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to about the theft of seven laptops from council offices, Yourmaidstone reports.

The Dell laptops were stolen from the electoral registration office, a secure area in Maidstone council’s new headquarters at Maidstone House in King Street.

The break-in is believed to of happened between 5pm and 5.25pm last Thursday.

Police have released two images of a man they would like to speak regarding the theft.

He was described as white, in his 40s, tall, with greying hair, wearing smart clothing and carrying a bag reflective strip.

A council spokeswoman said: “The laptops contained no electoral registration information, and no personal information about any member of the public, and no confidential information of any type.

“The laptops were used to access a network and all information was securely stored on the network server – NOT the laptops.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police in Maidstone on 01622 690055 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

POSTED: 25/02/2009 16:05:32