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Appeal for witnesses after church burglary

Posted on 26/08/08

Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at St Margaret's church on St Margaret Street, Leicester.

The incident occurred between 3.15pm on Sunday 15 June and 8.30am on Monday 16 June.

It is believed that the suspects then entered the building and damaged numerous items but nothing was taken following this incident. One witness has said that they saw two men and a woman in the area at around 6.30pm who may have been involved in the incident.

One of the men is described as white,between 5ft 8 and 5ft 11, of medium build, wearing dark trousers and a short sleeved white t-shirt.

A 20 year-old man hadbeen arrested in connection with this incident but has since been released no further action.

Sgt William Cheshire, the officer who has been investigating this incident said: "This investigation has been going on for over two months and we are keen for anyone with any information to come forward.

"In particular we would like to appeal to anybody who works in the area who saw anything suspicious on Monday 16 June.

"It is understood that the suspects headed down St Margarets street towards Churchgate. We urge anyone with any information to contact the Police."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sgt 1620 Will Cheshire on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1620. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 26/08/08 at 11:26

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