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A large amount of the harmful chemical bronopol has been stolen from a commercial premises in Mount Maunganui.<\/p>\n
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Police were alerted to the burglary on Portside Drive on Monday and believed the theft happened between 4.30pm on Friday and 7am on Monday.<\/p>\n
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\nThe chemical was stored in containers, each weighing about 25kg.
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The chemical was described as a white odourless powder, and it could be harmful if people came into contact with it.<\/p>\n
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Police said it was important that if anyone came across the containers or a chemical that matched the description, they should not touch the chemical or approach the container it was stored in.<\/p>\n
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Instead, call the police via 105 and reference the file number 260511\/9430.<\/p>\n
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Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these containers was urged to contact the police.<\/p>\n
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