May 4, 2017 8.38 am This story is over 89 months old

Thieves target churches in the Grantham area

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information after four thefts at churches in the Grantham area during the last month. Small amounts of cash have been taken from money boxes at St. Vincent’s in Caythorpe, St Peter’s in Claypole, St. Mary’s in Marston and St. Swithen’s in Long Bennington. Police believe that offenders have also targeted…

Lincolnshire Police are appealing for information after four thefts at churches in the Grantham area during the last month.

Small amounts of cash have been taken from money boxes at St. Vincent’s in Caythorpe, St Peter’s in Claypole, St. Mary’s in Marston and St. Swithen’s in Long Bennington.

Police believe that offenders have also targeted St Nicholas in Normanton and St Nicholas in in Fulbeck. These incidents are believed to be linked.

Anyone who has seen suspicious activity or has information should call 101 and quote reference incident 288 of 27/4/17. Local communities are encouraged to remain vigilant.