ACT Policing media release
Witnesses sought to Tuggeranong school burglaries
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
ACT Policing is seeking assistance from members of the public who may have seen or heard suspicious activity at two schools in Tuggeranong which had been targeted by thieves in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, November 4).
In what police believe are related incidents, around 2.17am today an alarm activation occurred at McKillop Catholic College in Ellerston Avenue, Wanniassa where it was reported that entry had been forced to the school and seven Optiplex-branded computers stolen.
Police were later called to the Wanniassa Hills Primary School in Langdon Avenue, Wanniassa where they were informed that an alarm activation had occurred at the premises about 3.15am. Entry had been forced to the premises and a number of computers stolen.
An alarm activation also occurred at Stromlo High School early today, but no burglary has yet been reported to police.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen suspicious persons or activity near either school premises in the early hours of this morning to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.Media enquiries:
ACT Policing
Media and Public Relations Ph: 02 6256 7460