Thieves Hit Caorle Cathedral in 3rd Incident in Veneto Region in 10 Days

Country: Italy

Date of incident: December 15, 2016


Glass cases protecting sacred statues and images were smashed and the decorative jewels and offerings of the faithful were stolen. Police are investigating the links between this incident and others in the region targeting shrines containing sacred images.

Sources: Rovigo Oggi and Facebook Page of Duomo di Caorle