This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
An investigation is continuing into a report of a burglary at a school on the Isle of Wight.
The break-in took place at the Hunnybees pre-school building on the site of Hunnyhill Primary School in Albany Road, Newport.
A black Samsung N150 notebook laptop in a ‘Tech21’ soft case, a Panasonic hard drive camcorder in a black case, and £70 in cash and coins, were all reported stolen.
Not-for-profit organisation
Pre-school owner and manager Lisa Whitehead said: “This is the first time we’ve had a burglary at the pre-school. It’s upsetting because the real victims are the children who’ve had equipment for their education taken away. Hunnybees is a not-for-profit organisation so money is invested back into our facilities. I hope someone can come forward with information to help the police catch whoever was responsible and recover the children’s equipment.”
Investigating officer PC Hayley Connaught of the Isle of Wight’s Targeted Patrol teams (TPT) said: “I’d like to thank everyone who’s helped with our enquiries in the community so far. Residents and businesses have responded to requests to be vigilant for anyone acting suspiciously or attempting to sell property matching the descriptions of these stolen items.
“I would like to ask people again to report any suspicious activity they might remember noticing in the Albany Road area of Newport between 6.40pm on Tuesday, February 8 and 8.15am on Wednesday, February 9, when the burglary happened.”
Get in touch
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Hayley Connaught at Newport Police Station by phoning 101 or emailing http://www.hampshire.police.uk/Internet/contact/message_officer.htm
From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call police on 0845 045 45 45.
Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000.
Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
