A Napier medical centre has had its three large Covid-19 testing tents stolen overnight.
Police are investigating the theft and say in a statement: “We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the Munroe Street area between 6pm yesterday and 7am today".
In a post on Facebook The Doctors Napier, Greenmeadows, Westshore and EIT described the theft as a "selfish act".
“Our CBAC nurses are working in freezing conditions (even with tents) but now have NO protection from the elements while they are testing our community for Covid-19,” the post reads.
“If you happen to see any industrial style tents like this for sale, or popping up somewhere new. Please let the police know, and meanwhile our nurses will work out in the rain while you enjoy your new shelter. When our staff are all off sick and there is no one left to test the community, we will thank you for your selfish act,” the post continued.
Clinical Director Dr Maik Huneke says he is “really disappointed” about the stolen tents.
“We test about 100 people a day, and we’re working hard to find any case that might be out there,” Dr Huneke said.
Fortunately, one new tent has been set up this morning to continue testing at the Napier station.
“We would’ve had to turn away patients if the new tent wasn’t set up,” he said.
Anyone with information can call Police on 105 and quote file number 200623/4907, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.
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