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BURGLARY!!
Hertfordshire Constabulary is reminding all churches across the county to ensure their buildings are left secure and that any suspicious behaviour is reported to the police.
The advice follows a number of burglaries at rural churches across East
Herts. They have occurred following evening services on Sunday, August 15 and Sunday, August 22 at churches in Walkern, Stapleford, Aston, Watton At Stone, Widford, Buntingford and Anstey.
Offenders have targeted cash and small portable items and have caused significant damage to gain entry to the buildings.
Officers are following several lines of enquiry, but are issuing the following advice to help prevent further incidents:
Herts. They have occurred following evening services on Sunday, August 15 and Sunday, August 22 at churches in Walkern, Stapleford, Aston, Watton At Stone, Widford, Buntingford and Anstey.
Offenders have targeted cash and small portable items and have caused significant damage to gain entry to the buildings.
Officers are following several lines of enquiry, but are issuing the following advice to help prevent further incidents:
· If possible, remove money or valuables from offices or the main church
· Remove money from collection boxes and leave open to prevent damage. Place money in a safe or other secure unit
· Close all windows and doors and remember not to leave keys left in doors
· Parishioners are asked to pay particular attention when leaving Sunday services, reporting any suspicious behaviour to police on 0845 33 00 222. Dial 999 if a crime is in progress
· For further crime prevention advise please contact your local Crime Prevention Officer via 0845 33 00 22 or visit the crime prevention pages on www.herts.police.uk
