Konaje, January 25, 2025: A thief broke into St. Joseph Vaz Church in Mudipu, smashed the box containing the Holy Eucharist, and stole the sacred vessels used for distributing the Eucharist along with the money kept as offerings.
The theft was captured on the church’s CCTV cameras.
On the night of January 24, the thief broke open the church door to gain entry. He had a cloth wrapped around his head and wore a mask to cover his face. As soon as the incident came to light, church officials informed the police. Officers visited the spot, conducted an inspection, and are now working to apprehend the thief based on CCTV footage. A case has been registered at the Konaje police station.