Worshippers in Co Armagh were last night warned to be vigilant after a number of vehicles belonging to people attending Mass and Cemetery Sundays services in Co Armagh were targeted by thieves.
Two vehicles were broken into a valuables stolen outside Lislea Church yesterday.
Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis described what had happened as "despicable"
"Graveyard Sunday Mass was taking place and unfortunately two vehicles were broken into and valuables stolen," she said.
"The targeting of the vehicles of those attending Cemetery Sunday is a despicable criminal act".
Vehicles belonging to worshippers attending Mass in Crossmaglen were also targeted.
Sinn Fein assembly member Megan Fearon said: "These were obviously calculated and well planned crimes".
"It is imperative that with Graveyard Sunday Services taking place in different parishes over the next few weeks, people should be extra vigilant about where they park and what they leave in their cars," she said.
