POLICE have issued a warning after a large amount of medication was stolen.

The theft is believed to have occurred at Rowlands Pharmacy, to the rear of Millfield Medical Centre, Sunderland, between 5pm on Friday and 8am this morning.

Raiders gained access to the premises and stole a variety of drugs from the store.

The medication could be harmful if taken by someone it is not prescribed to, and officers are now urging for the drugs to be returned safely.

  • Anybody who has any information, or knows anything about the burglary, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 159 040618.