Police are linking a number of break-ins at churches in the north of the county.

Churches in Stanwick, Higham Ferrers and Ringstead have been targeted by thieves this month.

Money was stolen from St Laurence’s Church in Church Street, Stanwick, between 6pm on June 21 and 11.20am on June 22.

Entry was forced through a door at St Mary’s in Church Street, Higham Ferrers, between midday and 5.30pm on Sunday (June 28). A small amount of cash was stolen and food was also eaten.

Police are linking the spate of break-ins at churches in the north of the county

placeholder image — Police are linking the spate of break-ins at churches in the north of the county

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact police quoting incident number 26000378719.

And St Mary’s Church in Ringstead was broken into between 4am and 6am on Sunday (June 28).

A police spokesman said: “A window panel was smashed and a small coin box with approximately £10 inside was stolen. Witnesses or anyone with information should contact us quoting incident number 26000377701.”

And the spokesman added: “We are linking all of these incidents and enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible.”