A local Cessnock business has been left reeling after a violent break-in this week, adding to growing concerns among business owners about crime in the area.
HPOTS Training reported that their premises were forcibly entered, with offenders causing significant damage and stealing a range of equipment used for community training programs. The stolen items are understood to include important training materials used to help educate and assist members of the local community.
According to the business, two offenders were involved in the incident. One suspect was described as tall and was accompanied by a smaller individual.
The incident is the latest in what many local business owners say is an ongoing spate of break-ins and thefts across the region, raising questions about safety and security for small businesses already doing it tough.
Anyone who recognises the suspects or has information about the break-in is urged to contact the NSW Police Force or reach out to Cessnock Police Station.
Police are appealing to the public for assistance as investigations continue.
