MEMBERS of the Spring Gardens Mandir in Region Two were shocked when they woke up Saturday morning only to discover that thieves had broken into the building.

Executive member Ravin Sharma said that when he visited the mandir Saturday morning around 08:00 hrs, he discovered the lock on the kitchen door was broken. He said a gas bottle, blender, groceries, ghee, flour and several fairy lights were stolen.

According to Sharma, Saturday’s incident was the third time thieves had broken into the holy place, noting that the last time they stole an amplifier, a transformer and speakers.

Sharma also said that two nights ago thieves broke into a Hibernia home, stealing household items. Another home, he said, was broken into at Good Intent.

He is calling for an increase in police patrols in the Good Hope/Pomona area.