Police issue drugs warning after tablets stolen from Pharmacy in Jarrow
Police officers have issued a warning and appealed for information after controlled drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in South Tyneside.
Shortly before 12.40am on Saturday, December 27, police received a report of a burglary at Boustead Chemist on Albert Road in Jarrow.
It was reported that offenders had forced entry to the premises in the early hours and caused damage inside, before leaving the area.
A quantity of medication – understood to be Morphine Sulphate and Oxycodone – was found to have been stolen during the break-in.
An investigation has been launched by Northumbria Police, with officers also warning people not to take the medication.
Superintendent Lynne Colledge, of Northumbria Police, said: “We’re carrying out a number of enquiries into this report, which has taken place in the early hours of Saturday.
“We are now appealing for information which might assist our investigation – while also warning the public against taking the medication if it comes into their possession.”
Supt Colledge added: “Unless you have been properly prescribed medication by your doctor or your pharmacy, you can never be sure what substances contain and what impact they could have on you.
“It is important that any medication which is found is disposed of in a safe manner and not left in public.
“It can be taken into a nearby police station and handed in.”
The force says those with information, or anyone who finds the drugs in the community, should contact Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media, or using live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. In an emergency, including where medical assistance is required, always dial 999.
Please quote reference number: NP-20251227-0042