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The theft of more than 20 digital devices from Dairy Flat School has principal Debbie Marshall and her staff and students shocked and worried.
Thieves stole 12 Chromebooks, nine iPads and two laptops, valued at around $8000, after breaking into the school during the weekend of March 9-11.
Three classrooms were broken into and the devices stolen from locked charging stations.
Until now, the school believed the charging stations were secure and they are now coming up with a new plan for secure storage as well as improving security generally.
Police, who have been provided with the serial numbers of the devices, conducted an examination of the scene.
The school is insured but Debbie says the real issue is the feeling of vulnerability that the robbery has caused – she has been at the school for 11 years and it’s the first break in to happen in that time.
Orewa Police Sergeant Aaron Iremonger says that any premises that appear to be unattended can be a target for offenders, and schools are particularly susceptible to this at the weekends.
“Police would like to remind our community if you see anything suspicious to call 111 immediately,” he says.
If you have information that could help this investigation, contact Sergeant Aaron Iremonger, Orewa Police, phone 426 4555.
