ACT Policing media release
Stolen medication, Civic
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a theft incident in Civic this afternoon where a large quantity of medication was stolen from a vehicle.
About 4.30pm police were advised that two tourists had returned to their vehicle in a carpark off London Circuit to find it had been broken into. A search of the vehicle revealed that three backpacks containing large quantities of heart, diabetes and other medication had been stolen.
ACT Policing has been informed that misuse of this medication can have serious health consequences and is warning members of the community against taking any medication that is not specifically prescribed for them.
Anyone with information about the theft incident in Civic or the whereabouts of the stolen medication is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.
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