Thief Targets Bournemouth Church in Bold Daylight Burglary
A brazen burglar hit St Stephen’s Church in Bournemouth last Friday morning. At around 9:30am on June 9, an unknown man sneaked into the church on St Stephen’s Way, broke into a private area, and caused significant damage before making off with precious items.
Stolen Treasures – Sacred and Shiny
Police revealed the thief made off with a silvery sanctuary lamp, a statue of Our Lady of Walsingham, and a striking gold palm frond. These unique pieces make them easy to spot and hard to sell unnoticed.
Police Plea: Spot the Burglar, Snitch Now!
PCSO Rachael Buller of Bournemouth Police has urged locals to come forward if they recognise the suspect caught on CCTV or have seen the stolen items for sale. She said, “Any information could be vital to solving this crime.”
How to Help Dorset Police Nab the Church Burglar
- Contact Dorset Police online at www.dorset.police.uk
- Call 101 and quote occurrence number 55230090398
- Give anonymous tips via Crimestoppers at Crimestoppers-uk.org or ring 0800 555 111
Residents are urged to stay vigilant and help bring the culprit to justice. Don’t let these sacred treasures disappear forever!
