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11/06/2014

Bride's Engagement Ring Stolen From Church

Sussex Police have appealed for information after a bride's engagement ring was stolen from a church – as she tied the knot with her husband.

The incident happened at the parish of St Peter ad Vincula, Wisborough Green, West Sussex on Saturday (7 June).

Shortly before the ceremony was due to begin, the 32-year-old bride realised she was still wearing her engagement ring. She removed it and gave it to her bridesmaid who placed it inside her handbag. It is understood the bag, a black L.K.Bennett handbag with a gold clasp, was left on the porch of the church. At some time between 2.30pm and 3pm, the bag was stolen from the porch. It also contained a white iPhone 5c in a coral pink case and make-up.

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The engagement ring is made of a platinum band and is encrusted with a sapphire and diamonds. It is worth £6,000.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "We have searched the grounds of the church but have found no trace of the bag or any of its contents.

"We have been able to trace the movement of the iPhone's signal to the centre of Brighton but do not know where it or the ring have ended up.

"The ring is very distinctive so we hope that if someone is offered the chance to buy it in particular they will recognise it as stolen.

"The memory of the theft will scar the bride's wedding day so we want to at least partially rectify this by reuniting her with her engagement ring."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

(JP)

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"Sussex Police have appealed for information after a bride's engagement ring was stolen from a church – as she tied the knot with her husband."