Thieves have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage after striking at a primary school in the early hours.
The caretaker at Normanby Primary School found burglars had smashed windows to get inside two offices at the school, on Flatts Lane, in Normanby, Middlesbrough, at 4am today.
The police were also alerted by the school’s security alarm and are have launched an investigation into the incident.
The school now faces a bill of “several thousands of pounds” to repair windows and metal frames which were bent by the burglars during the break-in.
Camera equipment stored in a locked unit in the office was also stolen.
Headteacher Carl Faulkner said the staff and pupils at the school had coped “exceptionally well” to the disruption caused by the crooks.
He said: “Two of our main officers have been broken into and it has caused several thousands of pounds worth of damage.
“Large windows have been smashed, Locks have been broken and there is significant damage to the framework.
“We can’t say for certain what exactly has been stolen but we do know our camera equipment which is often used by our pupils was among items taken.
Mr Faulkner said a temporary office space has been set up in another part of the school, to allow the day to run as normal.
He said: “We have relocated staff so the school can operate as normal.
“I would like to thank staff, parents and pupils who have coped extremely well with the disruption caused.”
Any witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area at around the time of the burglary are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.
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