Thursday, September 2, 2010
Area Church Targeted By Burglars
A church in the West Point area was targeted by burglars who reportedly stole electronics equipment, then trashed the stage area before fleeing.
Brent Davis of Faith Fellowship Church, 140 Tennessee Circle, reported the crime occurred sometime between 2:00 p.m. Sunday and 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.
According to reports filed through the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, the culprits pried open a door to gain access to the church. Inside, they reportedly stole a Peavey mixing board, Sony CD duplicator and its accompanying 160 gigabyte hard drive.
Although music stands were knocked over and sheet music and other papers strewn about in the stage area, Davis indicated nothing appeared to be damaged.
Total loss and damages are estimated at $820.99.
The matter remains under investigation by detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division.
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