Police investigating a burglary at St Stephen’s Church in Bournemouth have released a CCTV image of the suspect and images of the stolen items. The incident occurred on Friday, June 9, 2023, at approximately 09.30 when an unidentified man entered the church located in St Stephen’s Way. Once inside, the suspect gained access to a private area and caused damage to several items.
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Investigations revealed that a silvery sanctuary lamp, a statue of Our Lady of Walsingham, and a gold palm frond (described as a gold palm leaf) were stolen from the church premises. In an effort to assist with the investigation, Police Community Support Investigator Rachael Buller of Bournemouth police has appealed to the public for any information regarding the burglary or the identity of the suspect captured in the CCTV image.
