Video shows suspect using crucifix to break into Catholic primary school

Suspect uses crucifix to break into Catholic school Image taken from surveillance video. (Bell Gardens Police Department)

By Lauren Silver, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

BELL GARDENS, Calif. — Police are asking for help to identify a thief caught on camera breaking into a Catholic school in California.

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The Bell Gardens Police Department posted surveillance video of the break-in on Twitter, which shows the suspect using a crucifix to pry open a window and gain entry. The burglary happened Aug. 19 at St. Gertrude’s Catholic primary school.

Police told KNBC that the same suspect may have been behind other break-ins, telling the station that the school has been targeted at least three times.

The thief is accused of stealing $4,800 that was meant for a field trip during one of the burglaries, KCBS reported.