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Thieves steal Ten Commandments from church: ‘They clearly didn’t read them...’

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post ContributorSaturday, March 01, 2025.

Thieves stole three Victorian murals taken from St Andrew’s Church in Little Steeping, Lincolnshire, England, including a depiction of the Ten Commandments. The discovery of the theft was made on Feb. 23, 2025. | Lincolnshire Police

Thieves have stolen a mural of the Ten Commandments and other Victorian murals from a church in Lincolnshire, England. Having discovered the missing artwork and two other Victorian paintings, representatives of St. Andrew’s Church in Little Steeping wondered if they had read the Eighth Commandment.

All three were displayed in heavy wooden frames and depicted religious themes, including the Lord’s Prayer and Moses delivering the commandments, The Telegraph reported. Police have not confirmed their precise market value, but said they “have sentimental value to the church and its members.”

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Officers said the theft likely happened overnight, leaving muddy footprints but no sign of forced entry.

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