Nativity scene figures stolen and damaged

Case information

Incident date: Dec 23, 2023
Country: Germany
Place: Amberg
Categories: Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against: Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators: Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents: Theft
Vandalism (all)
Vandalism of Public Christian Symbol
Place of Incident: Christian Holiday Display / Celebration
Church
Bias Indicators: Lack of Other Motive
Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police: Yes
Response of Local Authorities: Investigated

Between December 23 and 30, three figures were stolen from the nativity scene in St Anthony's Church in Amberg, Germany. In addition, a fourth figure was completely smashed. The police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

Sources

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