Police in New York City are searching for a person they say stole hundreds of dollars worth of religious statues and other items from a catholic church in Queens earlier this month.
According to the NYPD, police received a report that, on May 18, at around 5:30 p.m., an unknown person entered Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church on 80 Street though an unlocked door and then apparently used tools to force open an inner door.
This person allegedly stole about $60, as well as $890 worth of assorted statues and other religious articles. According to police, the items were up for sale at the church. According to the NYPD, police received a report that, on May 18, at around 5:30 p.m., an unknown person entered Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church on 80 Street though an unlocked door and then apparently used tools to force open an inner door.
This person allegedly stole about $60, as well as $890 worth of assorted statues and other religious articles. According to police, the items were up for sale at the church.After stealing the items, the individual fled.In a comment, the Diocese of Brooklyn expressed gratitude that no one was hurt in the incident and hope that the statues will be returned.
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