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Region: Schleiden

Sacred objects in church damaged and stolen

Between Thursday (9th January), 4 pm, and Friday (10th January), 9 am, unknown individuals gained access to the Catholic Church on Aachener Straße in Schleiden-Gemünd. Behind the altar, an unknown person stole a gilded cross that was attached to a holder.
Additionally, a decorated Christmas tree in the church was damaged and Christmas baubles were broken.

Water was taken from a baptismal font by unknown individuals and spread on the floor.

In addition, an unknown person stole a crown from the Three Wise Men and left it damaged in the church.

The criminal police have started investigations.

Media representatives please direct your inquiries to:

Euskirchen County Police Authority
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Phone: 0 22 51 / 799-299
Fax: 0 22 51 / 799-90209

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