🚨 ARRESTS MADE IN CHURCH THEFT INVESTIGATION 🚨

Today, Officers from your Safer Neighbourhoods Team and Local Policing Unit arrested two individuals under suspicion for a theft that occurred in the St Giles Church in Matlock earlier this week. During this theft, the Church's donation box was broken into and the money taken and the Kitchen for the Church had multiple food items stolen from their cupboards that were meant for the community.

Thanks to close communication with the Church staff and CCTV provided, alongside a sprinkle of local knowledge from our Officers, we were able to identify and arrest the two males suspected to have committed the Theft and damage of Church property.
We understand how deeply this incident can impact the community, especially those connected to the Church. We want to assure you that crimes against places of worship are taken very seriously, and we are committed to resolving the issues as soon as we can. PCSO Coupland will be present at the Church tomorrow morning from 10:30 after the service for the hour to speak to anyone who might have concerns.

We appreciate the continued support and vigilance of our residents.