Volunteers like St John's Shoalhaven Divisional Officer, Doctor Phill Newlyn, were shocked when they arrived at their Bomaderry facility recently to find that their storeroom had been broken into.

The culprit or culprits had levered the door-lock open and among other things stole the medications safe.

"The thieves made off with first aid supplies and vital medications, including a number of EpiPen's that are used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions," Dr Newlyn said.

"The storeroom had been trashed with the thieves rummaged through cupboards, lockers and boxes.

"The safe had been bolted to the floor and was within a locked cupboard that was also levered open."

Nowra general duties and forensic police attended the scene to gather evidence and are carrying out an investigation.

Dr Newlyn cannot understand why a group like St John Ambulance would be targeted.

"This is one of those senseless crimes where criminals attack soft targets, like charities," he said.

"Salt Ministries, which is based in the same building, have also been plundered in the past.

"The Salt volunteers work tirelessly providing food, clothing and shelter free of charge to assist the less fortunate people in the community."

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Dr Newlyn said the first aid supplies and medication would need to be replaced at a cost to the Shoalhaven Division of over $500.

St John Ambulance is a charity and Shoalhaven Division obtains its income from fees charged for the events it attends.

"All the members are volunteers who give their time freely to the community," Dr Newlyn said.

"With the replacement of the medications, the safe and the necessary increase in security measures, the break-in will cost the Shoalhaven Division over $2000 - money, we do not have."

Dr Newlyn says if anyone has information about this crime to please contact Nowra Police or report it to Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000.

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