The Church Buildings Council has set up a national crime helpline for churches to use when a treasure is stolen.
When a theft is reported it will trigger an alert to auctions houses, museums and crime prevention agencies and will be an effective way of preventing the sale and permanent loss of treasures.
To report the loss of a treasure or artwork from your church, contact the Church Crime Alert Team on 020 7898 1860 or email churchcrimealert@churchofengland.org
