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Detectives investigating a burglary at a primary school in Warrington have arrested a teenage boy in connection with the incident.
At 7.40am today, Wednesday 17 January, police were called to reports of a break-in at St Barnabas Primary School, Warrington.
Officers attended and found that unknown offenders had broken into the school and stolen a number of iPads.
The incident is believed to have occurred at around 6.40am on Wednesday 17 January.
Following enquiries, a 17-year-old local boy was arrested in relation to the incident. Some of the stolen iPads have also been recovered.
The teenager is currently being held in custody where he is being questioned by officers.
Inspector Anna Keefe said:
“While this investigation remains in the early stages, I do hope that this swift arrest will provide some comfort for the teachers, parents, and pupils from the school.
“Community Support officers are patrolling the area to provide reassurance and I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer.”
Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire police on 101, or at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML 1736354.
Information can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.