Library is shut after thieves strike in Portchester

The aftermath of the break-in at Portchester Library' Picture: Dean Mason
The aftermath of the break-in at Portchester Library' Picture: Dean Mason
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THIEVES broke into a library and stole computers.

Police are investigating the burglary, which happened between 8.30pm last night and 6.45am today.

Portchester Library, in West Street, which was broken into overnight on December 1, 2015. Photo by: Dean Mason. PPP-150212-143915001

Portchester Library, in West Street, which was broken into overnight on December 1, 2015. Photo by: Dean Mason. PPP-150212-143915001

A statement on the library’s website said: ‘Portchester Library is closed due to a break-in. Not sure at this point, if/when the library will be open today.’

The doors to the library, in West Street, were forced open and a window was smashed.

Police said that computer hard drives were taken.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 44150418234.

Police investgating break in at Portchester Library, in West Street Picture: Dean Mason

Police investgating break in at Portchester Library, in West Street Picture: Dean Mason