Police in Nova Scotia are investigating a break-in and theft at Église Sainte-Marie, a historic church on Highway 1 in Church Point, earlier this month.
In a release, the RCMP said officers from Meteghan responded to a report of a break-in at the church on Sept. 18.
It’s believed the break-in happened sometime overnight between Sept. 17 and 18.
“During the break-in a number of doors were damaged and a donation box was smashed,” the release read.
“Numerous items were stolen including coins and cups and chalices made of precious metals.”
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Meteghan RCMP are investigating a break-in that occurred at a church on Hwy. 1 in #ChurchPoint. https://t.co/vpqMGyzIJP pic.twitter.com/7Lb2yC7o1n
— RCMP Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) September 27, 2022
The release said the investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by RCMP forensic identification services.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477.)
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