Medical items, including an AED defibrillator, have been taken from a dental trailer and police are appealing for information about the burglary.

The burglary is believed to have occurred between Monday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 10, when the trailer was parked on the ground of a Bankwood Road school in Hamilton.

“A large quantity of items have been stolen, including laptops, x-ray devices, an AED7000 defibrillator, medication, dental drills, laptops and other medical equipment," says Waikato Tactical Crime Unit Detective Sergeant Matthew Lee.

“Police are conducting enquiries including reviewing CCTV footage, conducting a scene examination, and speaking with victims."

The trailer targeted belonged to a charitable dental clinic which has been operating in the community for many years and provides free care to homeless and low income adults.

The victim is distraught and desperately wants these items returned so they can continue to serve the community.

“Stealing these items not only targets the charity, but those the charity works to serve within the community," says Detective Sergeant Lee.

“Police are working hard to identify those responsible and return as many items stolen as possible.”

Police are asking anyone who saw suspicious activity on or near the Bankwood Road, Chartwell school between Monday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 10, or has any information that may assist in our investigation to contact Police.

"You can contact Police by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update report’ and referencing file number: 240422/2595.

"Alternatively you can report any information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."