Village Hall, Church and a cottage all burgled overnight in Kinnerley Area
Police investigating three burglaries in the Kinnerley area, near Oswestry, have issued a witness appeal.
Considerable damage was caused by burglars who broke into Kinnerley village hall, Dovaston church and a cottage at Knockin Heath.
Police say the three break-ins were discovered yesterday morning and were probably carried out by the same people.
At the village hall, water pipes were levered from the walls and pipework pulled from brackets.
The thieves failed to get into the church but then targeted the kitchen and hall, carrying out a search before leaving empty-handed.
Nothing was taken from inside the cottage but lead flashing was stolen from a garden room and downstairs cloakroom.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "The three offences occurred in a rural area and are probably linked. We are appealing for any information concerning suspicious activity in the area, including a vehicle which may have been used by the offenders.
"It appears the burglaries took place overnight on Sunday into the early hours of yesterday. Contact Oswestry police station by dialling 101 with any information which might help the investigation."
Information can also be given to the anonymous and independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
