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16th May 2012 Issue no. 120
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Testing new ways of preventing the theft of metal from buildings
There has been an increase in theft on Cornish churches in recent weeks, with thieves taking copper cable from lightning conductors.
On some mining sites local steeplejacks have now resorted to abseiling down the chimneys and engine houses to put the cable out of reach. Some churches are also installing roof alarms and cameras to deter thieves.
The church warden at Breage Parish Church, Trevor Bowen, said: "It's a beautiful church. It's just a shame that this sort of thing has to happen.
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