Trespasser who stole from Macclesfield church sentenced
Macclesfield Methodist Church (Credit: Google Maps)
A man who stole from a church has appeared in court.
Macclesfield resident Christopher Carter has been sentenced after admitting to one charge of burglary.
The 51-year-old trespassed into Macclesfield Methodist Church on December 20, 2024, and stole £65 in cash.
Carter, of Great Kings Street, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Saturday, January 25, where he indicated a guilty plea.
He was ordered to pay £65 in compensation, along with a £50 fine and £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The magistrates also issued a 12-month community order, as part of which Carter must complete up to 30 days of rehabilitation activity.
Macclesfield Methodist Church was approached for comment.
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