POLICE are investigating after a glass window at Taunton Minster was broken in a burglary.

The break-in took place between Tuesday, January 3, and Wednesday, January 4.

The cash drawer of the church coffee shop was stolen in the incident and vicar Rev Tobi Osmond said the donation box was also broken into.

Somerset County Gazette:

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Police are investigating after a leaded glass window at St Mary Magdalene Church in Church Square, Taunton, was broken in a burglary.

“The vicar alerted police to the break-in on Wednesday morning, 4 January, after discovering the smashed window and finding the cash drawer of the church coffee shop till had been stolen.

“It happened sometime between 3pm on Tuesday 3 and 8.30am on Wednesday 4 January.

“Officers and crime scene investigators attended and enquiries continue.”

Somerset County Gazette: A photo showing the damages caused to one of the windowsA photo showing the damages caused to one of the windows (Image: Somerset County Gazette)

Anyone with information which could help the investigation can call 101 and give the reference 5223001861.

Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online at this website.