Police are investigating the theft of paving stones from Gorffwysfa Chapel in Skewen, and St Anne's Church in Tonna
POLICE are appealing for help after thieves struck at two Neath churches — stealing paving stones from outside the buildings.
Officers saof they are "keeping an open mind" as to whether the incidents are linked, and they were urging anyone with information to come forward.
The first theft happened at Gorffwysfa Chapel in Skewen between December 21 and the morning of December 23 — around a dozen flagstones were taken from the front of the chapel.
The second theft happened at St Anne's Church in Tonna, between 2pm on Christmas Day and 4pm on December 28 — it is not known how many stones were taken.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw any suspicious activity or vehicles around the churches — or anyone with information about the thefts — to come forward.
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A South Wales Police spokesman said: "Police are investigating incidents of thefts from two churches — Gorffwysfa Chapel, New Road, Skewen, and St Anne's Church, St Anne's Terrace, Tonna.
"In both cases, a quantity of flag stones were removed from outside the buildings.
"We are keeping an open mind as to whether the incidents are linked, and we would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity or has information to contact police.
"If you have any information please call police."
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