Unidentified individuals set fire to several objects inside St. Martinus Church in Pfalzdorf on 24 August, damaging an altar cloth, microphones, and a hymn book. Cash was also stolen from a candle donation box, and the offences are being investigated by police as criminal damage and theft.
In St. Martinus Church in Pfalzdorf, unknown perpetrators deliberately set fire to several objects, including an altar cloth, microphones and a Gotteslob hymn book. A candle donation box in the side aisle was also opened and its cash removed.
According to the report, the offences are classified by police as criminal damage and theft. The police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses who may have observed suspicious activity.
Sources: nrz.de, madeinbocholt
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