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Surveillance video captured a man inside Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Queens on April 10, 2022. (Credit: NYPD)
Surveillance video captured a man inside Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Queens on April 10, 2022. (Credit: NYPD)
ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) — A man was caught on video trying — and ultimately failing — to steal from a Catholic church in Queens the evening of April 10.
The suspect entered Most Precious Blood Catholic Church at about 6:35 p.m., police said Saturday. Once inside, he tried to pry open the church’s donation box, but was unsuccessful. He fled on foot after the attempt.
The individual is described as being approximately 50 years old. He has a medium build and gray curly hair. Police said he last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, black boots and was carrying a black shoulder bag.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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