Police continue investigation after man charged for church thefts
Police continue to investigate a series of incidents in Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill after a man was charged in relation to church burglaries across Melbourne.
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A 49-year-old Preston man was charged in relation to eight alleged burglaries and thefts at churches or religious buildings across Melbourne in March and April.
He will appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 16 July.
Investigations into more incidents across regional Victoria, particularly in Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill, are ongoing.
Last month, a person broke into Sacred Heart Cathedral and the presbytery on Short Street.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.
