Police have launched an appeal after silverware was stolen from a church in Bewdley last week. 

West Mercia Police said the offender or offenders entered the church between Friday, February 9 and Sunday, February 11 and stole a number of church related items including communion cups used for services. 

Kidderminster Shuttle: This is an example image of some of the items stolen This is an example image of some of the items stolen (Image: West Mercia Police)

Officers are now asking the community for help in locating the stolen items and urge anyone with information about the theft to contact them. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "If anyone has had someone recently try and sell such items as pictured please contact West Mercia Police online and quote 00268_I_11022024."