2:54pm Tuesday 16th March 2010
BURGLARS walked into both Westcliff High Schools to steal laptops over the half-term holiday.
Police have issued CCTV images of the two boys they believe struck at Westcliff High School for Boys, in Kenilworth Gardens,at about 1.30pm on Wednesday, February 17. Although it was the school holidays the premises were open and teachers were on site. Three laptop computers worth an estimated £1500 were stolen.
Also, at some time between Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 22, burglars have entered neighbouring Westcliff High School for Girls and stolen a further laptop worth an estimated £350.
Anyone who can offer potential names for the pictured men, or with other information regarding these burglaries is asked to contact Pc Penny Copeland at Leigh police station on 0300 333 4444 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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