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This is the moment a suspected burglar removed his shoes before stealing a safe filled with cash from a mosque.
CCTV footage captured the man sneaking in and using a wheelie bin to flee with his stolen goods.
The theft occurred on Monday, December 8Credit: Masjid-e-Raza
Authorities are still searching for the unidentified thiefCredit: Masjid-e-Raza
Police have issued a call for anyone who can help identify or locate the suspect to get in touch.
Before entering the mosque, the man took off his shoes and proceeded through the prayer hall towards the safe.
A spokesperson stated: “No arrests have been made thus far, and efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspect.”
“We take incidents of this nature very seriously, and dedicated officers are assigned to this case.”
Police were alerted at 8:09 PM on Monday, December 8, after reports of a burglary at the Masjid-e-Raza located on Balaclava Street in Blackburn.
The robbery occurred between 5:30 PM and 5:37 PM that same day.
Surveillance footage shows the man entering the Blackburn mosque and approaching the prayer hall door.
Before entering the hall, he is observed taking off his shoes—an act of respect.
Once he accessed the safe, which reportedly contained cash donated by worshippers, he pushed it down a flight of stairs.
The suspect then used a wheelie bin to transport the safe to the exit, where he put his shoes back on before leaving.
Police are treating the theft “extremely seriously,” although no arrests have been made at this point. The force stated that inquiries are ongoing to identify the suspect in the CCTV footage.
They are urging anyone with information to call 101 and reference log 1232 of December 8, 2025.
The burglar utilized a wheelie bin to steal the safe from the mosqueCredit: Masjid-e-Raza
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at the mosque?
A suspected burglar entered the mosque, removed his shoes, and stole a safe filled with cash.
What did the police say about the incident?
The police are treating the theft very seriously and are actively working to identify and apprehend the suspect. They have encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
How can someone provide information about the burglary?
Anyone with information can call 101 and quote log 1232 of December 8, 2025.
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