THIEVES took more than £1,200 worth of audio equipment and a television from St John's Church in Meopham.

The electrical goods were taken from a locked cabinet in the church, in Wrotham Road, on Saturday, July 13.

The locks on the cabinet were smashed and the door was removed during the theft, which happened between 6pm and 7pm.

Any witnesses to the break-in, or anyone with information about the goods, should call Gravesend police station on 01474 331055 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

July 16, 2002 16:00