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Large brass eagle lectern stolen from Mackenzie church

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6:45pm
Stolen from the church was a large brass Eagle lectern.

Stolen from the church was a large brass Eagle lectern. (Source: NZ Police)

Police are appealing for information after a large brass eagle lectern was stolen from a church in Canterbury.

Officers received a report on March 8 of a theft from a church on Middle Valley Rd, Mackenzie that occurred sometime between February 19 and March 4.

A large brass eagle lectern was stolen, officers investigating the burglary said.

"If anyone has seen this lectern, or has information that could assist police's investigations, please get in contact with us," a police spokesperson said.

Information could be provided to police through 105 over the phone, online, or provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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