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Hospital Chapel Tabernacle Stolen in Wheelchair Getaway
26 Sep
Summary
- A sacred tabernacle was stolen from a hospital chapel last Wednesday.
- The thief used a wheelchair to transport the large, cylindrical brass box.
- Police are reviewing CCTV and appealing for public assistance.
A significant religious artifact, a tabernacle, was stolen from the chapel of Arrowe Park Hospital last Wednesday. This sacred item, a cylindrical brass box used for storing the Eucharist, was taken after 12:50 PM. The thief, described as a white male of slim build wearing a surgical mask, bobble hat, and jogging bottoms, was observed wheeling the tabernacle away in a wheelchair towards nearby football pitches.
Merseyside Police are investigating the incident, deeming the theft "despicable." They are examining CCTV footage and urging anyone with information to come forward so the tabernacle can be returned to the hospital chapel. The stolen item is approximately 18 to 24 inches tall with a dome top and sliding door. The theft has drawn strong condemnation from the public online, with many expressing disbelief at the perpetrator's actions.
