Thief convicted of Birmingham church break in as items still missing

A man has been convicted after a historic Birmingham church was burgled earlier this month. Craig Tombs broke into St Nicholas’ Church at The Green in Kings Norton and stole valuable items on Tuesday last week (March 19). The 41-year-old smashed a stained-glass window before stealing the items and making his escape.

Tombs was identified through CCTV enquiries and on Saturday (March 23) a BMW was stopped in Clover Road, Weoley Castle, and he was arrested.

Craig Tombs burgled St Nicolas Church on Kings Norton Green

He was charged and appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (Thursday, March 28) where he pleaded guilty to burglary and was remanded into custody for sentencing next month.

Items stolen from St Nicolas Church on Kings Norton Green

Get a bespoke headline round-up, as well as breaking updates, when you sign up to BirminghamWorld’s free emails The items pictured are still missing and we’re continuing to appeal for anyone who has information on where they might be to come forward.

Items stolen from St Nicolas Church on Kings Norton Green in Birmingham

Sergeant Neil Ogden from Northfield constituency, said: “Some great work has gone into arresting Tombs. We hope this update offers reassurance to the church, worshippers and the local community. We’re still appealing to anyone who might have seen these items, to get in touch.”

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police, quoting crime reference number 20/331742/24.

Thief convicted of historic Birmingham church break in as items still missing