Theft From Church Near Blandford Forum - Information Needed

BLANDFORD FORUM - Police are appealing for witnesses or any information after a theft from the Holy Trinity Church on Manor Road, Stourpaine.

Seven brass vases, part of a lectern and another desk lectern were stolen from the church between 2pm on Monday 30th and 8.30am on Tuesday 31st January 2012.

Police Constable Craig Cameron, of Blandford Police, said "Flowers from the vases have been found on the floor. The brass lectern was made within the local community and has been in the church for over 100 years."

He continued, "This incident has been very upsetting for the community as they now have to strongly consider locking up the church at all times preventing anyone from attending at their convenience to worship or simply visit a beautiful local church."

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 1:258