Crime & Safety

Thieves Steal Playground Equipment from Forsyth Church

Previously donated new playset, swingset and play area for kids was valued at more than $1,000.

Thieves over the weekend stole a children’s playset from the Saint Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming.

As Fox 5 reports, the previously donated new playset, swingset and play area for kids was valued at more than $1,000 and they were not the first items to be taken from the church located at 3074 Bethelview Road.

See more here from the news outlet on the thefts and the church’s forgiving spirit.

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And see here how you can help prevent crimes such as these, as the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office reminds residents that now is a great time to form a neighborhood watch group.

Please contact the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Unit at 770-205-4588 for more information. 


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