Search for person who stole medication from Nottinghamshire ambulance

Nottinghamshire Police officers are searching for a person who stole items to treat patients from an ambulance parked up outside Queen's Medical Centre.
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Four bags of various medication including paracetamol and diazepam were stolen by the unknown individual by hiding it up their jumper. Three bags were later recovered nearby by staff.

Police Constable Lewis Cragg is leading the investigation, he said: "The vehicle had just dropped off a patient at the hospital and was momentarily left unattended.

"The medication is in the emergency vehicle to treat those in need, especially in these difficult and challenging times. I find it unbelievable that anyone could do such a thing.

Police have released a picture of a man who they believe might have information about the incident.Police have released a picture of a man who they believe might have information about the incident.
Police have released a picture of a man who they believe might have information about the incident.

"We are now appealing for anyone who was in the QMC area on August 3 and saw anything suspicious. The incident happened just after midnight.

"We have issued this picture of a man who we believe might have information about the incident. If you recognise him please let us know."

Local Security Management Specialist from East Midlands Ambulance Service Mark Ward said: “It is severely disappointing to hear that someone has entered one of our vehicles unlawfully, removing lifesaving items.

“This caused the vehicle to be off road for some time while those items were replaced.

“No one has the right to enter one of our vehicles and remove items from it and we will work with Nottinghamshire Police to attain the maximum sentence for anyone who thinks this is acceptable”.

Call 101, quoting incident number 104 of 3 August, if you have information.

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