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Secret data laptop stolen from MoD headquarters

A laptop containing secret data has been stolen from the Ministry of Defence's headquarters in central London.

The laptop, with an encryption key for unlocking sensitive files, was taken from the MoD building on Whitehall in late November.

An MoD spokesman said: "An investigation by MoD police is ongoing and it would be inappropriate to comment further."

According to The Sun newspaper, the laptop was left in the headquarters by a high ranking RAF officer.

He was removed from the building and posted to another station while the incident is investigated.

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