Money box and candle stands stolen from Sunderland church after break in

A Sunderland church has been targeted by thieves who stole a money box and candle stands in an early morning break-in.
By Sophie Brownson
Published 8th Nov 2019, 12:53 BST
Updated 8th Nov 2019, 19:31 BST
St Mary Magdalene Church, on Wilson Street, Sunderland. Image by Google Maps.St Mary Magdalene Church, on Wilson Street, Sunderland. Image by Google Maps.
St Mary Magdalene Church, on Wilson Street, Sunderland. Image by Google Maps.

St Mary Magdalene Church, on Wilson Street, was broken into on Thursday, November 7, at around 7am.

A number of items were stolen including a money box and candle stands.

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Police have now launched an investigation to find those responsible for the burglary and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The church door has been damaged following the break-in.The church door has been damaged following the break-in.
The church door has been damaged following the break-in.

Meanwhile a photo shared by an Echo reader shows the damage done to the front door of the church.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "At 7am on Thursday, police received a report of a burglary at St Mary Magdalene Church.

"It was reported that offenders had broken into the premises and stolen a number of items including a money box and candle stands.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 112 071119 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."