Man Breaks Into Waltham Church, Steals Guitars: Waltham Police

WALTHAM, MA — On Sunday last week, someone broke into a church on Main Street and stole two guitars, according to police. Waltham Police have released video footage of a man they believe was involved in the heist and are asking for the public's help in identifying him.

Representatives from Ministerios Evangelico Rios De Agua Viva, on Main St. told police that a Fender Stratocaster and an Ibanez Bass guitar were both stolen on August 5.

Church officials did not immediately return request for comment.

On Aug. 13 Police released video footage of a man police believe is connected to the incident. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or the man shown in the surveillance video to contact the Waltham Police Detective Division: 781-314-3550.

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