YOUTHS who stole a school crossing patrol stick from a North-East school have been condemned by council chiefs.
The stick went missing from Skerne Park Infant School in Parkgate, Darlington, on Wednesday.
It was last seen in the hands of a gang of youths who were trying to throw it up into the trees in South Park.
Although the crossing patroller has now been provided with a new stick, Darlington Borough Council said the thieves were potentially placing children in danger.
Denise Caley, assistant road safety officer, said: "If the stick is returned to the school, no questions will be asked and no further action will be taken."
Anyone with information should call (01325) 388783.
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