Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Church targeted


LEAD thieves have targeted another local church.


Police are attractive for advice just after lead to the value of lbs 800 was taken from the roof of St John The Evangelist Church, on Denton See, Chopwell, in Gateshead.


Raiders targeted the village church involving 7am on Friday, June 3, and 7pm on Sunday, June five. Police are operating in partnership with regional scrap metal dealers and carrying out operations with other companies to clampdown on metal thefts who are plaguing churches and other properties across the area. Any individual with any information is urged to call Northumbria Police on 0345 604 3043 ext 69191 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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