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Caught On Video: Sacred Ceremonial Objects Stolen From Brooklyn Synagogue

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police are searching for a suspect caught on video burglarizing a synagogue in Brooklyn.

It happened around 1 a.m. last Wednesday inside the Congregation Beth El of Flatbush on East 3rd Street.

Surveillance video shows the suspect walking around the synagogue and placing several items into bags.

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Police are searching for a suspect caught on video burglarizing a synagogue in Brooklyn. (Credit: NYPD)

Police said the suspect stole seven ceremonial crowns, making off with an estimated $8,200 worth in property.

There were no signs of forced entry.

Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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