Operation Dastardly uncovers prolific church lead thieves
Operation Dastardly, an investigation into lead thefts from churches across Lincolnshire and the UK, recently saw the conclusion of the case against the final defendant, Madalin Prundaru, at Lincoln Crown Court. He was handed a 24-month community order.
One of the key pieces of evidence linking Madalin Prundaru to the thefts was a discarded cigarette butt found in the grounds of St Andrew's Church in Kingham, Oxfordshire. DNA testing matched the cigarette butt to him. Gigi Prundaru's mobile phone records also showed reconnaissance on the church, including a route plan from London to Kingham the day before the theft was discovered.
Subsequent enquiries revealed the defendants, who were living in the Edmonton area of London, would commit offences in the early hours and then travel back to London and weigh in the lead sheets at a London scrap yard. They received around £70,000 during the seven-month period.
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