Possible second theft reported from Lockerbie Bombing Memorial
The fresh reports come less than a week after donation money was stolen
Last updated 31st Aug 2023
A possible second theft from a Lockerbie Bombing Memorial has been reported to Police, with Officers alerted on Wednesday the 30th of August.
It comes after an initial incident on Friday the 25th, when donation money was stolen from the Pan Am 103 legacy room within Tundergarth Church near Lockerbie.
It’s understood the first theft was captured by CCTV cameras, and that Police enquiries are ongoing.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “On Friday, 25 August, 2023, we received a report of a theft from a church in the Tundergarth area near Lockerbie.
“A further report was received on Wednesday, 30 August, regarding a further possible theft at the same location.
“Officers are following a positive line of enquiry.”
The missing funds will have an impact
The Tundergarth Trust collect donations on behalf of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Legay Foundation, in order to keep the church open, and raise funds for a Memorial Museum at the same site.
A spokesperson for the Trust said: “It beggars belief that somebody would steal donation money from a place that honours all 270 victims of the worst terrorist attack to have taken place on British soil.
"The Tundergarth Kirks Trust and Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Legacy Foundation work tirelessly to ensure the church remains open, as well as continually investing in the development of the Victims Memorial Room and the future Memorial Museum, in the 1575 Kirk ruin site.
"We hope this person will come forward and return the money.”