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Police: Men break into Gaithersburg church, steal bronze crucifix

Police are asking the public if anyone recognizes the two people of interest captured in surveillance photos.
Credit: Gaithersburg Police Department

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects after two men allegedly broke into a Gaithersburg church.

Police were alerted of the incident on Tuesday when they responded to the church at 201 South Frederick Avenue. Their investigation revealed that the two men forced their way into St. Martin of Tours at sometime between 9:45 p.m. and 11 p.m. and proceeded to steal a 12-inch polished bronze crucifix.

Police are asking the public if anyone recognizes the two people of interest in the below surveillance photos. A photo of the missing crucifix is also pictured.

Credit: Gaithersburg Police Department
Credit: Gaithersburg Police Department

Detectives ask anyone with information about these subjects or this crime to please call the Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Gaithersburg Tip Line at 301-330-4471.

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