Laptops recovered after burglary at school

A speedy response put officers on the trail of a pair of thieves overnight, police say.

Around 10pm on Sunday, police say they responded to reports the alarms were sounding at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate on Bolton Street.

Upon arrival it was confirmed the school had been broken into, and items were missing from some classrooms, police say.

Auckland City West Police area response manager, senior sergeant Guy Baldwin, says the Eagle helicopter was quickly overhead and spotted the alleged offenders trying to make a getaway.

“Eagle saw two males jumping over fences nearby in an attempt to evade police.

“With Eagle orbiting overhead, the dog team managed to locate the offender’s scent track, which in turn, led to the offenders.

“This alleged offender had a bag containing three laptops in his possession, which were recovered and returned to the school,” Baldwin says.

“We continue to send the message that this is not acceptable, especially when offending targets important places like our schools.”

A 17-year-old male has been referred to Youth Aid, police say.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify the second offender, they say.

Anyone with information is asked to update police online or call 105 using the case reference number 250922/5751.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on free phone 0800 555 111.