GAINESVILLE — A computer used to check students through the lunch line each day at South Hall Middle School has been stolen, Hall County school officials said.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft, which officials believe occurred during a break-in about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, said Gordon Higgins, spokesman for the system. No other items have been reported missing.

To take over lunch transactions, "another computer was brought in to replace the one that had been stolen," Higgins said.

The school system is offering a $1,000 reward for information about the break-in and theft.

Anyone with information is asked to call sheriff’s Capt. Woodrow Tripp at 770-531-6879.

"There is some sensitive personal data stored on the lunchroom computer," Higgins said.

South Hall Middle principal Paula Stubbs is sending letters home to parents about the incident.