A north Suffolk church has been forced to remove all cash from the premises after a burglar caused �1,000 of damage during a break-in in which a metal cash box and envelopes containing money were stolen.
The break-in happened at St Edmunds Church in St Bartholomews Green, Southwold, between 5.20pm on Thursday and 7.30am the next day with the offender smashing a leaded window at the back of the church to gain entry.
The offender then forced open a wooden cabinet and stole the box and envelopes.
Police believe the burglar may have approached and left the church via Fieldstile Road or Cumberland Road.
A police spokesman said: 'Following the theft the church will now ensure all cash is removed from the premises every night.
Anyone with information on the church burglary should call Southwold police station on 01986 835300.
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