Church artefacts stolen in Famagusta

ROBBERS entered through a door that was left unlocked and stole around €20,000 worth of religious artifacts from a church in the Famagusta district, police said yesterday.

In what is becoming an epidemic of late, thieves hit the Panayia Eleousa church in Liopetri, taking off with various items made from solid silver.

The thieves apparently entered from a backdoor which was left unlocked, as no signs of forced entry were found.

The theft was noticed by the priest who went to clean the church on Friday.

Police believe the theft took place between Thursday and Friday.

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