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22/01/2010
Church Bell Theft Arrest
Police in Fife have arrested a teenager in connection with the theft of a church bell.
The 18-year-old male appeared before Dunfermline Sheriff Court earlier this week on suspicion of stealing the £15,000 bell from St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Lochgelly, last weekend.
Detectives from Cowdenbeath CID said information from members of the public led to the arrest.
Fife Police recovered the church bell from a commercial premises in the Bellshill area of Glasgow.
Detective Inspector Derek McEwan said: "Following on from that and additional enquiries, we subsequently charged a male with the theft.
"We are continuing to investigate how the item came to be taken to these premises, and would be keen to speak with any member of the public who may have any further information."
Fife Police said they are committed to targeting persons involved in all levels of criminality and urges members of the public to report any suspicious activity to the police by calling 0845 600 5702.
(PR/GK)
The 18-year-old male appeared before Dunfermline Sheriff Court earlier this week on suspicion of stealing the £15,000 bell from St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Lochgelly, last weekend.
Detectives from Cowdenbeath CID said information from members of the public led to the arrest.
Fife Police recovered the church bell from a commercial premises in the Bellshill area of Glasgow.
Detective Inspector Derek McEwan said: "Following on from that and additional enquiries, we subsequently charged a male with the theft.
"We are continuing to investigate how the item came to be taken to these premises, and would be keen to speak with any member of the public who may have any further information."
Fife Police said they are committed to targeting persons involved in all levels of criminality and urges members of the public to report any suspicious activity to the police by calling 0845 600 5702.
(PR/GK)
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