UPDATE ON THURSDAY, 14th JANUARY
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A pair of burglars who targetted community facilities and village sports clubs in a crime spree across Suffolk, Norfolk and other parts of the country have been jailed. ... [One of them] was also responsible for a break-in at St John the Baptist Church in Snape between August 19 and August 20 when seven petrol lawnmowers were stolen from an outbuilding.
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UPDATE ON FRIDAY, 21st AUGUST 2020 AT 20:45
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I am pleased to let you know the Police have made an arrest in respect of the theft of lawn mowers from the shed at the back of Snape Church. I can confirm that one of our machines was recovered at the time of the arrest, and there is good reason to suspect the others will be returned shortly. A very pleasing outcome which saves us making a claim on our insurance.
POSTED ON THURSDAY, 20th AUGUST AT 19:50
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The shed at the back of our Church was forcibly entered between 4.40pm yesterday and 7.30am today. In addition to bolt-cropping the substantial hasp, they cut the steel cable securing the four lawnmowers and one wheeled strimmer to the floor. All the machinery was stolen, as were the three full petrol-containers. The total cost of replacing all the items stolen exceeds £2,000.
Fortunately the shed was not damaged, and the only cost in respect of the breaking and entering is a replacement hasp at £12.50.
If you have any information that might help in the property's recovery, contact the Police or Brian Boulton.