The Police advise that there has been a spate of thefts of lead from churches in the West Midlands.
Insomniacs and other residents are asked to keep a look out during the night for people behaving suspiciously in the vicinity of the church and to dial 999 if they believe the theft of roof lead is in progress.
Replacing lead after a theft is an expensive business and insurance does not always cover the full amount of replacement.
(Source: BBC Midlands Today)