Palmerston North Police are asking for the public's help
after St Patrick's Cathedral on Broadway Ave was burgled
over the weekend.
A large amount of food and gifts
that had been collected to distribute to families in need
over the festive season were taken.
Area Prevention
Manager Senior Sergeant Darren Paki says Police are asking
for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area between
Friday afternoon and Sunday morning to come
forward.
"The theft of donations means less for these
families at what is already a hard time of year.
"We
would like to hear from anyone who saw something or who has
information about those involved."
Anyone with
information should get in touch by phoning 105 and quoting
file number
201129/3944.
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