A man stole a donation box from a church in Bytom, Poland on April 12th, taking the entire table it was bolted to.
Unusual Theft Reported
An unusual theft occurred on Sunday, April 12th in the afternoon. Police from the II Police Precinct in Bytom were called to a church where a donation box containing contributions from parishioners had been stolen.
Theft Details
According to police, an unidentified man entered the church after services and attempted to steal the donation box. The box was secured with a padlock and firmly attached to a table. This did not deter the perpetrator, who decided to take everything.
Captured on Camera
The thief left the church with his loot, which was captured by surveillance cameras. The police footage shows the man walking along the sidewalk carrying the table with the donation box attached on top of his head.
Suspect Apprehended
Police quickly identified the suspect and arrested him the following day in Bytom. He has been charged with burglary and theft.
Separate Investigation Mentioned
The article also briefly mentions a separate investigation regarding alleged mobbing within a police command in Grojec, involving accusations of inappropriate messaging to a subordinate.