Burglars smashed a stained-glass window of a church, stealing cash and silverware.
Police said the burglary took place at St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Goosnargh, between 5pm on Monday (April 10) and 9am on Tuesday (April 11).
The burglars got into the church by smashing a stained-glass window, with the offenders then forcing their way into a back office.
Locks on two safes were drilled out, with multiple silverware items of significant value and a quantity of cash stolen.
The church’s CCTV system was also damaged.
A spokesperson for the police said: “If you were in Goosnargh and the surrounding area and noticed anything suspicious between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, we would like you to get in touch.
“The burglary is being linked with several similar offences at churches in other parts of the country and we ask for vigilance around church buildings.”
Anyone with information, please contact 101, quoting log 0646 of April 11th, 2023.
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