Church Burglar At Large After Stealing Cash From Donation Box On Long Island

If you recognize this sticky-fingered bandit, police want to hear from you.

Police photos of a man suspected of burglarizing St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square on Tuesday night, Sept. 17. — Police photos of a man suspected of burglarizing St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square on Tuesday night, Sept. 17.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view // Nassau County Police Department*

09/27/2024 12:00 p.m.

Nassau County Police said a man broke into Franklin Square’s St. Catherine of Sienna Church, located on Holzheimer Street, shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17.

After forcing open a locked basement door, the man pried his way into a donation box and stole an undisclosed amount of money.

Police described the suspect as a Black man, approximately 5-foot-10 with a thin build. He was wearing a white hat with a blue brim, brown sweater, black pants, and a black face mask.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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