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Church Burglarized in Accomack

Nov 12, 2019 | Headlines

By Linda Cicoira — Electronic equipment was stolen from Burton’s Chapel Independent Methodist Church, of Melfa, Accomack Sheriff Todd Godwin said Tuesday.

A report of the burglary was made to the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office at about 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. Godwin said sound equipment, televisions and “several other items had been taken from the church.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 757 787-1131 or 757 824-5666. Tips may be submitted through Godwin’s website at accomackcountysheriffsoffice.org