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Bibbiano: Man reported for attempted theft of church candelabra
A 34-year-old man residing in the Reggio Emilia area has been reported to the Public Prosecutor's Office for attempted theft following an incident at a parish church in Bibbiano.
On the morning of September 14, 2026, at approximately 07:30, the individual entered the church and took a candelabra valued at roughly 800 euros. The suspect reportedly returned the item and left the premises after being confronted and shouted at by the parish priest.
Following the incident, the man contacted the parish via telephone to request that he not be reported. However, the priest filed a formal complaint the following day. Carabinieri investigators identified the suspect by analyzing church surveillance footage, verifying the vehicle's license plate, and tracing the telephone number used to contact the parish.
Entities
Bibbiano · Carabinieri · Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di Reggio Emilia · Reggio Emilia
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect contacted the parish by phone to ask that he not be reported. www.reggio2000.it · www.stampareggiana.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred on the morning of September 14, 2026, around 07:30. www.reggio2000.it · www.stampareggiana.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Carabinieri reported a 34-year-old resident of the Reggio Emilia area to the Public Prosecutor's Office for attempted theft. www.reggio2000.it · www.stampareggiana.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect attempted to take a candelabra valued at approximately 800 euros. www.reggio2000.it · www.stampareggiana.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police identified the suspect using vehicle license plate checks, phone records, and surveillance footage. www.reggio2000.it · www.stampareggiana.it · www.sassuolo2000.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect returned the item after being confronted by the parish priest. www.reggio2000.it · www.stampareggiana.it · www.sassuolo2000.it