Police appeal after burglars target church

Police are appealing for information after a church was burgled in near Dudley.

Staffordshire Police were called to to St John's Close in Swindon on 7 June, although it is believed thieves had targeted the Evangelist church between 18 May and 1 June.

Two silver altar candles, a brass table lectern, a silver cross and brass candles with wooden attachments were stolen. A crowbar was used to open the door while the altar was left dishevelled.

Police community support officer Louise Jones said: "The thieves took religiously significant items which are highly important to the church and its congregation."

She added that the burglars had targeted the church in between regular services it holds on the first and third week of the month.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 101 and quote the incident number 283 of 7 June.

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