It has been reported that thieves are using Google Earth to target churches to enable them to steal lead. With the value of lead now worth nearly three times the value it was in 2008 organised gangs are using satellite images to find churches with the largest amounts of lead on their roofs.
Over eight thousand churches have made claims with insurance companies for over £23 million in the past three years according to the Church of England. Most churches which are listed have to replace the original lead which has meant many are targeted more than once and several churches in our area have been affected.
If you see anyone around a church or on a church roof acting suspiciously please phone the police immediately.
For the full article please go to: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B155C20101202
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