Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Authorities say church break-ins likely related


From Missouri-

Law enforcement officials believe there are links among a number of break-ins at churches and other buildings over the weekend in Carthage and the area.

“They appear to be related, at least based on the method of entry and what was taken,” said Detective Lt. Bill Hawkins of the Carthage Police Department.

Thieves broke a window and shattered three interior doors during a burglary late Sunday or early Monday at Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard Ave. in Carthage, according to the Rev. Steve Wilson, church pastor.

Burglars entered the church at the kitchen area and went throughout the building, apparently looking for money, he said.

“They kicked in some locked doors and caused some structural damage,” Wilson said. “They opened every drawer, including file cabinets, in every room and office.”

Thus far, only some loose change is determined to be missing, “and perhaps a key,” he said.

More here-

http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x1468306405/Authorities-say-church-break-ins-likely-related

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