Church damage as thieves take money in raids

Two churches in Aberdeen have been hit in separate housebreaking incidents.

Police said they were appealing for information following the thefts in which money and other items were stolen.

Officers received reports of break-ins to Northfield Parish Church and Newhills Parish Church, in the Northfield and Bucksburn areas of the city, between Thursday, 22 June, and Friday, 23 June.

As well as several items being stolen, more than £500 of damage was caused during the course of entry being gained to the premises.

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