Churches Hit in Overnight Silverware Raids – Police Hunt Thieves
Four Nottinghamshire Churches Targeted in Break-Ins
Thieves struck overnight at four Nottinghamshire churches, stealing valuable silver items including a set of six candlesticks from All Souls in Bulwell. The raids were discovered the following day, raising alarm across the community.
The targeted churches are:
- St Leodegarius, Church Road, Basford
- St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Highbury Road, Bulwell
- St Wildrid’s, Church Drive, Wilford (raided the previous night)
- St Mary’s, Plumtree
Police Believe Attacks Are Linked – Appeal for Info
Inspector Matt Ward, Nottinghamshire Police’s church liaison officer, said: “These offenders are clearly targeting local churches and we are determined to catch up with them.”
He urged anyone who saw suspicious activity or has seen silver items – like plates, cups, and candlesticks – offered for sale to step forward. “Our churches are the heart of our communities, and we won’t let criminals prey on them,” he added.
Community Urged to Help Catch Church Raiders
Residents share the anger over the raids and are being asked to report any information. Police want details about anything suspicious near the churches during the dates of the break-ins.
If you have information, call 101 quoting the relevant incident number:
- St Leodegarius Church, Basford (154 of 2 March 2023)
- All Souls, Bulwell (125 of 2 March 2023)
- St Wilfrid’s, Wilford (121 of 1 March 2023)
- St Mary’s, Plumtree (160 of 2 March 2023)
