A special DNA crime-deterrent system has been installed at a nursury school in Burnley following a spate of burglaries.
Equipment at Rosegrove nursery school, Havelock Street, in Burnley has all been marked with the forensic DNA after it was targeted five times in the last six months by thieves who made off with a scanner worth £400 and caused around £1000-worth of damage.
Local Neighbourhood Police Officers have installed SelectaDNA both inside and outside the building.
The transferable DNA, which cannot be washed away, comes in the form of grease with its own unique code.
This transfers to the skin, clothes, hair and shoes of an offender forensically linking them to the scene of a crime.
Crime Prevention Officer PC Phil Buck said: "Offenders have been so determined they have risked serious injury climbing the fences to enter the building.
"These thefts have not only caused stress to the staff, children and parents who use the school but significant damage has also been caused to gain entry."
PCSO Charlotte Broadhurst who installed the Selecta added: "We have letter dropped all homes in the area and spoken with parents. Thieves should be aware of the disruption and stress they cause. If you break in again,we will catch you."
Any other schools in the area that are interested in the installation of forensic DNA to deter thieves, can contact the Crime Prevention Department on 01282 472705.
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