Santa Monica Catholic Church Targeted In Burglary; Suspects Steal Over $100K In Equipment

By CBS Los Angeles Staff:

St. Monica's Catholic Church in Santa Monica was targeted in a brazen burglary Thursday evening, when a group of thieves targeted the church, stealing over $100,000 worth of video equipment the church used to reach followers during the worst day of the coronavirus pandemic.

In spite of the loss, the church's community is coming together to try and give back to the church.

Suspect wandering around St. Monica's via flashlight in the middle of the night Thursday evening, when the equipment was stolen. CBSLAAuthorities investigating the burglary believe that at least one of the thieves hid inside the building and waited until church services ended before striking.

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