Gang steals steroids from warehouse

February 07, 2007

POLICE fear about $800,000 worth of growth hormone stolen from a business in Sydney's north may by sold illegally to people at fitness centres and sporting clubs.

Up to seven men stole boxes of growth hormones from the refrigerated area of a business in Frenchs Forest on Sunday night, police said.

The thieves gained access through the roof of the premises and used a late model BMW and a stolen truck.

The hormones could be sold on the black market through gyms and sporting clubs without the knowledge of management, police said.

If used improperly the drugs could cause serious harm.