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Video shows suspect using crucifix to break into Catholic primary school

BELL GARDENS, Calif. — Police are asking for help to identify a thief caught on camera breaking into a Catholic school in California.

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The Bell Gardens Police Department posted surveillance video of the break-in on Twitter, which shows the suspect using a crucifix to pry open a window and gain entry. The burglary happened Aug. 19 at St. Gertrude’s Catholic primary school.

Police told KNBC that the same suspect may have been behind other break-ins, telling the station that the school has been targeted at least three times.

The thief is accused of stealing $4,800 that was meant for a field trip during one of the burglaries, KCBS reported.