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300-Kilogram Bronze Church Bell Stolen From Bremen Vahr Church Grounds

Police say the thieves had earlier cut the bell’s mounting with a suspected welding operation, pointing to a planned theft.

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In Bremen haben Unbekannte eine 300 Kilogramm schwere Kirchenglocke gestohlen. Der Wert der Bronzeglocke wird auf rund zehntausend Euro geschätzt, wie die Polizei in der Hansestadt mitteilte.

Overview

  • The bell was taken overnight between Monday and Tuesday from the Christus-Gemeinde site near August-Bebel-Allee, according to police.
  • Investigators estimate the bronze bell’s value at about €10,000 and say it weighs roughly 300 kilograms.
  • On or around November 6, intruders allegedly removed the mounting, causing the bell to fall and alerting a nearby church employee before the suspects fled.
  • Detectives are asking for information about suspicious activity or vehicles in the area, with tips to the Kriminaldauerdienst at 0421 362-3888.
  • Police have opened an investigation into the theft and have reported no arrests or identified suspects.