A construction site at Beresfield and a school at Morpeth have been targeted by thieves in recent days.
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An office at the Bowden Way construction site was rummaged through between 5.30pm on Wednesday and 6.30am Thursday and a USB, magnifying glass and other stationary were taken from the premises.
The following afternoon, an Epipen was stolen during a school holiday break-in at the Linuwel School at Morpeth.
Sometime between 4pm and 10pm the alarm became activated when someone entered a classroom at the Morpeth Road school and took the medical device from a first aid kit.
A pair of running shoes were left at the scene, which police have seized for forensic examination.
Police said the planned to review CCTV footage as well.
Any information should be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
