Northern Ireland

Thieves steal from handbags during Lisburn church service

It is believed the burglary happened while parishioners were at a church service
It is believed the burglary happened while parishioners were at a church service It is believed the burglary happened while parishioners were at a church service

THIEVES stole from several handbags during a church service in Lisburn.

A mobile phone, cash and cards were taken in the burglary, which happened in the Church Lane area last Sunday.

Police yesterday issued an appeal for information.

It is believed the burglary happened sometime between 11.30am and 12.40pm last Sunday while parishioners were at a church service.

Police urged anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles to phone them on 101, quoting reference 668 24/03/19, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.