Thieves steal silverware from church in Wareham

Candlesticks, plates and chalices were taken from Lady St Mary

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 18th Apr 2023

An investigation's been launched after thieves targeted a church in Wareham.

Between around 9.45pm last Friday (14 April) and 9am last Saturday a quantity of silverware was stolen from the Lady St Mary Church at Church Green.

The stolen items included candlesticks, plates and chalices.

Police Constable Ryan Dunkerley, of Purbeck police, said: “We are conducting enquiries into this burglary, and I am keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on the night of Friday 14 April 2023 to please get in touch.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who comes across silverware being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances.”

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