A sacred cross was stolen from the tabernacle at St. Mary, Mother of Jesus Church in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, on August 8. Police say the suspect who walked into the parish and took the cross is still at large.
Tabernacle theft
$50,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Return of Stolen Tabernacle
A $50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the return of the tabernacle stolen from St. Augustine during Memorial Day weekend. The money is in addition to the $3,500 reward from Crime Stoppers.