'Are They That Desperate?' Baby Jesus Statue Stolen After Christmas Mass In East Islip
Church parishioners on Long Island want to know why someone would steal a baby Jesus statue from an outdoor nativity scene, so close to Christmas.
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Church parishioners on Long Island want to know why someone would steal a baby Jesus statue from an outdoor nativity scene, so close to Christmas.
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An unknown person stole the statue from a nativity scene in front of St. Mary's Church located at 118 West Main St, according to police.
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