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Worshippers follow agatha's lead to catch plunderers ; Worshippers at a church once attended by mystery writer Agatha Christie were forced to turn detective after roof tiles began disappearing in a series of suspected thefts.

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From: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)
Date: 20080508
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Worshippers at a church once attended by mystery writer Agatha Christie were forced to turn detective after roof tiles began disappearing in a series of suspected thefts.

In a move that would make Miss Marple take note, churchgoers took part in a series of all-night stakeouts in a bid to hunt down suspects.

All Saints Church in Torquay, where "Queen of Crime" Agatha Christie worshipped for 50 years, was targeted in a series of raids. In just three days, pounds20,000 of lead was stripped from the roof.

Frustrated by what they believed was a poor response by police, four parishioners - all aged ...

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Worshippers follow agatha's lead to catch plunderers ; Worshippers at a church once attended by mystery writer Agatha Christie were forced to turn detective after roof tiles began disappearing in a series of suspected thefts.

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