A man has been convicted after a church in Kings Norton was burgled earlier this month.
Craig Tombs broke into St Nicholas’ Church and stole historical items on Tuesday last week (19th March).
[Historical silver items stolen as thieves target local church]
The 41-year-old smashed a stained-glass window before stealing the items and making his escape.
Tombs was identified through CCTV enquiries and on Saturday (23rd March) a BMW was stopped in Clover Road, Weoley Castle, and he was arrested.
He was charged and appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday where he pleaded guilty to burglary and was remanded into custody for sentencing next month.
The items pictured are still missing and West Midlands Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who has information on where they might be to come forward.
Sergeant Neil Ogden from Northfield constituency, said: “Some great work has gone into arresting Tombs.
“We hope this update offers reassurance to the church, worshippers and the local community.
“We’re still appealing to anyone who might have seen these items, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time quoting crime number quoting 20/331742/24.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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You couldn’t sink any lower if you tried. He will probably go to prison and be out in 6 months