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100-Year-Old Eagle Stolen From Church
31 Jul
Summary
- A 100-year-old wooden eagle sculpture was stolen from St Paul's Church.
- The hand-carved lectern sculpture was sawn off its pedestal in May 2025.
- A man has been convicted of handling stolen goods and awaits sentencing.
A 100-year-old wooden eagle sculpture, a hand-carved lectern piece, was stolen from St Paul's Church in Yelverton. The incident occurred in May 2025 when the sculpture was sawn from its pedestal and removed.
Authorities arrested Thomas Brumby, 49, shortly after the theft. He appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on July 22, pleading guilty to handling stolen goods. Brumby is set to be sentenced on September 11.
The stolen eagle has since undergone restoration by a specialist. It was successfully returned to St Paul's Church in July 2025, bringing relief to the community. Police commended the public's support in resolving the case.
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