Police in Riverside, California, have arrested a man posing as a priest who allegedly victimized churches across the country, including in the Diocese of Brooklyn, where one church was robbed of $900.
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Suspect Who Said He Was a Priest & Allegedly Stole $900 from Queens Pastor Nabbed in Calf.
Police in Riverside, Calf. have arrested a suspected fake priest that victimized churches across the country and within the diocese. Authorities said they identified a car associated with the previous crimes that was found on Wed. April 10.
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