Vandalism and Theft in Den Bosch Church

Case information
Incident date
Country
Netherlands
Place
Den Bosch
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Theft
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Vandalism of Church
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Lack of Other Motive
  • Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Investigated
Image credit: NOS (Sint-Janskathedraal)

Burglars broke into St. John's Cathedral in Den Bosch, smashed stained-glass windows, emptied a fire extinguisher inside the building and stole a time capsule intended to be opened in the year 2122.

"Perhaps the thieves thought that St John's money was kept there, but that is not the case," plebiscite Vincent Blom said resignedly. "It would be very tragic if the contents of that chest were to be lost, which is destined for Bosschen people a hundred years from now. The casket has no monetary value, but it does have historical and emotional value." Police investigations are ongoing.

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