Crime & Safety

Money Stolen, Door Forced Open At Bay Shore Church: Police

The burglary occurred on Wednesday, police say.

The burglary occurred at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, located at 6 North Clinton Ave. in Bay Shore.
The burglary occurred at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, located at 6 North Clinton Ave. in Bay Shore. (Google Maps)

BAY SHORE, NY — Money was stolen from a Bay Shore church on Wednesday, Suffolk County Police said.

At about 6:30 a.m., police were notified of a burglary that occurred during the overnight hours at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, located at 6 North Clinton Ave.

A door was forced open, money was stolen from a donation box and candles were damaged.

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Police did not specify how much money was stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

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Patch reached out to St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church for comment.

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