THIEVES broke into a Redditch church and stole electrical items and money from the vestry.

More than £5,000-worth of equipment was taken in the raid on St Peter's Church, Matchborough, sometime during the night of Tuesday, July 2.

Along with the two sound reinforcement systems, the raiders also took £300, smashed a window and damaged a boiler at the church, in Ipsley Church Lane.

Anyone with information can call 584888 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.