Thieves have targeted a church in Milngavie for the fifth time when they stole lead from the roof.
It is believed it could cost up to £2000 to fix the damage to the roof of St Paul’s Church of Scotland where a quantity of lead sheeting was stolen sometime overnight between August 2 and the following day.
About 20 square metres of lead was taken from the roof above the vestibule off the Baldernock Road entrance to the church. The latest theft follows one in 2012, two thefts in February 2013 and one in November 2014.
Following these crimes the minister of the church, Rev Fergus Buchanan, agreed that slippery anti-vandal paint should be applied to the roof and the lead was treated with ‘smartwater’ invisible marks to make it easier for the police to trace where it came from in the event of a theft.
The latest theft was discovered last week when water was found to be leaking through the roof.
The replacement covering will not be lead, the church said.
Call Police Scotland on 101.are appealing for anyone with information to call 101.
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