Church laptop stolen in raid

A THIEF who stole a laptop computer from a Lothian church is being sought by police.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Mar 2010, 08:59 BST

Updated 11th Mar 2010, 10:37 BST

The laptop was stolen from Cockenzie Methodist Church in Edinburgh Road, Cockenzie, at about 6pm on Friday.

Police are appealing for information on the theft.

Meanwhile, a 41-year-old male has been charged in connection with the theft of a handbag from Hasties Garage in Mid Road, Prestonpans, on Friday.

A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.