Photo: Supplied via NZ HeraldA Covid-19 vaccine storage component has been stolen from an Auckland industrial complex. The thieves broke open a gate to the Penrose complex about 3.30am to access the premises in a silver sedan with stolen plates. The heat exchanger was being kept in a crate, bolted to the floor, which the thieves smashed open and loaded into their vehicle. "This vaccine room is a much larger capacity room destined for overseas use, and has been on standby to complete for NZ use if needed," the complex's director told the Herald. The custom-designed heat exchanger is worth about $5000, but the complex fears it will be taken to a scrap yard to sell.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 11, 2021 03:33 UTC