Sachseln police arrest suspected church donation thief

Police in Sachseln, Canton of Obwalden, have arrested a 49-year-old Czech national suspected of attempting to steal from a church donation box. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Following a brief manhunt, authorities apprehended the suspect. A police dog named Quandos successfully located the tools used in the attempted theft near the crime scene. The Obwalden Cantonal Police are conducting investigations in close cooperation with the Obwalden Public Prosecutor's Office.