Silver theft in Larnaca church

THIEVES have made away with valuables worth over €130,000 after breaking in to the Agios Georgios Church in the Larnaca village of Vavla.

According to the police yesterday, the church’s commissioner, Costas Mitsides, said the break-in had taken place between 7 pm and 7.30 pm on Friday. Among the valuables stolen were four silver candleholders, a silver cup, a number of other silver icons and around €200 in coins.

Mitsides said the culprits had cut off electricity to the church, disconnecting its alarm system. They then worked in the dark, stealing everything silver in sight.

Lefkara police searched the church for evidence and yesterday said the case was under investigation.

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