Thiefs are stealing church bells in France, but likely not for the

The demand for metals and collectors seeking antiques are making the thousands of churches dotting villages and towns across France easy targets for thieves.

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Thieves strike at three French villages and steal the antique church bells

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Burglars steal nearly 400-pound church bell

Burglars steal nearly 400-pound church bell

Thieves target bronze bells from French churches - BBC News