These are the faces of two people police would like to speak to about two burglaries at a high school.

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On both occasions overhead projectors were taken. The first burglary was on April 1 at 4.35pm and the second was between 2.30pm and 5.05pm on April 28 at Southend High School for Girls.

A Southend police spokeswoman said officers hoped the public could help with identifying two people so they could be eliminated from inquiries.

It is believed the stolen projectors are being sold to project computer games against walls.

Police are still advising schools to mark property using permanent methods such as "hot branding". This involves branding ownership details on to the outer casing of property.

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Community safety officer PC Simon Puttock said: "If the owner's details are clearly marked, the burglar will find it difficult to hide its origin or sell it on.

"Those purchasing overhead projectors on the secondhand market should take great care to check for any marking."

Anyone with information about the two people police want to question, should call officers on 01702 431212.

Published Thursday June 10, 2004

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