Two churches targeted in Fivemiletown break ins

By Q Radio News

Two churches have been broken into in Fivemiletown less than a week before Christmas.

Children's dinner money was stolen from a school connected to Clogher Valley Free Presbyterian Church overnight.

While extensive damage has been caused to the door of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church.

DUP Leader, Arlene Foster says it's "heartless and pathetic".

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "It was reported that sometime between 3pm on Tuesday and 9am on Wednesday a place of worship on Ballagh Road was entered and a camera and sum of cash stolen. 

"It was reported that sometime between 6pm on Tuesday and 9.30am on Wednesday entry was gained to a second place of worship, also on the Ballagh Road. Nothing is believed to have been stolen however extensive damage was caused to an internal door in the building.

"A silver coloured Peugeot car believed to have been involved in the incidents was abandoned on Ballagh Road and has been recovered by police for further examination.

"Inspector Joanne Gibson is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incidents or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact officers in Dungannon on 101 quoting reference 306 or 352 of 17/12/17. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."