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Police hunt suspect in P100,000 cathedral theft in Bohol
Authorities in Tagbilaran City are appealing for public help to identify a man caught stealing a wallet containing approximately P100,000 from a cathedral. The incident was recorded on security cameras at St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine.
LSN Philippines ·
TAGBILARAN CITY — Police in Bohol have launched an investigation into a theft at one of the city's major religious sites and are seeking assistance from the public to identify the suspect.
The Bohol Police Provincial Office said the incident occurred at St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine in Tagbilaran City, where an unidentified man was captured on closed-circuit television taking a wallet containing an estimated P100,000 in cash.
Bohol Police Provincial Director Col. Patricio Degay Jr. has directed officers to prioritize the investigation into the theft. Police officials have released images from the security footage in hopes that community members may recognize the suspect or provide leads that could help resolve the case.
The cathedral, a prominent landmark in the city, is visited by numerous worshippers and tourists daily. Authorities are reminding the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could aid in identifying the perpetrator of the crime.