Man arrested for allegedly stealing purse from church in Anambra State
A man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a woman's purse during mass at a Catholic church in Anambra State.
One Egbuaba Ifeaoma, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday, December 4, 2023, said the incident happened at St Gregory Parish, Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, on Sunday .
“Say no to robbery by bag snatcher caught in a church in Odekpe, Anambra State. People should be careful during this time as thieves are now targeting worshipers in churches,” she wrote.
“This young man was caught last Sunday at St Gregory Parish, Iyiowa Odekpe, Anambra State, with a parishioner’s bag which he had stolen. The woman went to make offerings during morning mass and left her purse on the seat. When she returned, the man had stolen her purse from her seat. The woman raised the alarm and church members sprang into action in search of the culprit. Sending danger, the thief ran to a hidden place, but was found and mistreated.”
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