Churches are being targeted by thieves stealing Kent peg tiles from roofs.
Three incidents have been reported to Mid Kent police where thieves have climbed onto the roofs of churches in East Sutton, Sutton Valence and Harrietsham, and stolen tiles.
Officers believe the thieves may not have been caught red-handed because passersby assume they are legitimately working on the church roof.
Crime reduction officer, John Grant said:
“These thieves are being very overt in their actions, and naturally, people assume they are workers repairing the roofs as opposed to thieves stealing tiles from them.
“We would just ask members of the public to be vigilant and to ensure churches in the area are told if people are seen on the roofs.
“If anyone actually witnesses tiles being stolen, they should call the police immediately.”
Three incidents have been reported to Mid Kent police where thieves have climbed onto the roofs of churches in East Sutton, Sutton Valence and Harrietsham, and stolen tiles.
Officers believe the thieves may not have been caught red-handed because passersby assume they are legitimately working on the church roof.
Crime reduction officer, John Grant said:
“These thieves are being very overt in their actions, and naturally, people assume they are workers repairing the roofs as opposed to thieves stealing tiles from them.
“We would just ask members of the public to be vigilant and to ensure churches in the area are told if people are seen on the roofs.
“If anyone actually witnesses tiles being stolen, they should call the police immediately.”
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