Classes had to be suspended at a school in St Andrew after thieves reportedly broke into the institution, stole 10 computers, other equipment and damaged furniture.

Police from the Kingston west division were called in to the Trench Town Primary School, St Andrew, after it was discovered that at least 10 computers, along with other items, were stolen.

Merline Sewell, the school's principal, told THE STAR that in addition to the computers, two radios, a printer and a fan were stolen.

A number of desks were also said to be damaged.

The items were reportedly stolen from the school's Resource Centre and an office utilised by the guidance counsellor.

"And to think a school is a place which benefits society, this is really a sad case," Sullivan said, before expressing her thoughts as to how the situation will negatively affect preparations for the Grade Six Achievement Test next year.

Meanwhile, nearby residents also added their voices of disapproval to the act and claimed to see no reason why persons would want to rob the school.

"In all fairness, mi nuh think nobody a come from road and come rob a school inna da place yah, but mi cyaa see why somebody from 'round here would a want rob a school inna dem own community. A foolishness dem a gwaan wid," reasoned a 54-year-old woman, who gave her name as Aunt Pearl, when THE STAR visited the Trench Town community yesterday.

The Trench Town police, who are investigating, say they have no suspects in connection with the incident.