Sick thieves who stole vital protective coronavirus equipment from ambulances could “severely impede our combined efforts to keep people safe”, an ambulance service said.
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) said that key items had been nabbed as crews raced around the region treating patients.
Police have now been alerted to four recent incidents and an investigation into the thefts has since been launched. Alan Gallagher, head of risk at NEAS said: “NHS staff like ours are facing incredible challenges in the current climate, both personally and professionally. “But because of their unwavering dedication to the people in our communities, they continue to come to work to help people in their time of need." He added: "To hear about such