THIEVES stole a lawnmower that was being used to cut the church graveyard whilst the gardener was having a break.

The incident occurred at around 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday) on at St. Marys Church, Quarley.

The lawnmower was a Mountfield, worth around £250.

Contact police on 101 quoting 44150338277 if you have any information in relation to this theft.