Police from Orana Local Area Command (LAC) are investigating after an amount of cash and electronic equipment was taken from the special education room at South Dubbo Public School at the weekend.

In a second incident, Narromine Public School’s canteen was broken into, with food and equipment damaged.

“When people break into these places, they cause damage getting in which needs to be repaired,” Inspector Dan Skelly said.

“We appeal to anyone that may have some information, that may have seen something suspicious around those schools, or know someone that may have been involved, to report it. We treat all our information as confidential.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Education did not elaborate on what equipment had been taken.

But they echoed Inspector Skelly’s sentiments.

“It is always disappointing to students and staff when there is damage or loss from their school,” the spokesperson said.

“While items can be replaced, there is still an impact on trust of students and staff as well as on members of the community who are proud of their school and contribute to schools’ resources.

“Members of the community are encouraged to keep an eye on schools outside school-hours and report anything suspicious to police. In the past, reports of suspicious activity, even small pieces of information, have proved helpful in preventing problems and apprehending offenders.”

Police are also investigating a number of other incidents across the region.

On Monday night an address in Thornton Street, Wellington, was entered by a person or persons via an unlocked side door. A handbag and cash was taken.

Between 6pm and 12 midnight on Monday, a DR-Z 250 trail bike was stolen from an address in Wingewarra Street, Dubbo. The bike was taken from a rear shed and later recovered on Peachville Road, Dubbo.

Around 2pm on Monday a handbag was taken from the rear seat of a car parked in the Wellington Woolworths carpark.

Between Sunday and Monday a number plate, BKJ44K, was taken from a car in Todman Court, Dubbo.

Between Sunday and Monday power tools were taken from the back of a ute parked in Eden Park Ave, Dubbo, after a securing net was cut open.

And between Friday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 22, an address in Alcheringa Street, Dubbo, was broken into and a brand new split system airconditioning unit was stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dubbo Police on 6883 1599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/