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Appeal following a church burglary in Monmouthshire

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Thursday, 17 August 2017 21:56

Officers are investigating following a burglary and criminal damage at St Marys Church in Llanfair Kilgeddin, Monmouthshire.

The incident occurred sometime between 2nd and 3rd of August 2017.

Damage has been caused to an oak door of the church and historic oil lamps inside have been broken.

The offender/s have taken a large distinctive brass plaque along candle holders and metal pipes from an organ inside.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log: 470 03/08/2017 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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