Dorchester police investigate more church lead thefts
By alfiebass | Saturday, December 11, 2010, 11:22
Police in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after lead was stolen from the roof of Abbotsbury Church in two separate incidents.
The first theft took place sometime between midnight on Thursday, 2 December and 2pm on Sunday, 5 December.
The second theft occurred sometime between 11pm on Sunday, 5 December and 1.30pm on Monday, 6 December.
Officers from Dorchester Safer Neighbourhood Team quickly responded by carrying out additional patrols in and around Abbotsbury Church.
The team has also helped the church community to arrange additional lighting and a security alarm.
Inspector Les Fry said: “These thefts have been very sad for the Abbotsbury Church community and I’m keen to hear from anyone who has any information or may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour around the church in recent weeks.”
The theft of lead is the latest in a series that his hit the area in recent weeksn and months,
If a crime is taking place please dial 999 and report it immediately. The public can also contact Dorset Police on 01202 or 01305 22 22 22, or they can call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
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If the punishment isn't tough enough then we can't expect these s*** to give a damn. Start chopping thieves hands off and you'll soon see a sharp drop in theft.
By McAngry at 14:58 on 20/12/10
ReportI can't believe people stoop so low as to plunder our heritage like this. Good for Dorset Police for taking a stand and good luck to them in hunting down these hooligans.
By Buymyhouse at 23:44 on 12/12/10
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