Silver artifacts taken from Troy church

From Troy NY-

City police are investigating the theft of nine religious artifacts from St. John's Episcopal Church over the weekend.

The theft of the sterling silver pieces occurred Friday evening or Saturday morning from the church at 146 First St., police said Monday.

Stolen from the sanctuary were two chalices (goblets), two lavaboes (which hold water for the washing of hands), two patens (small plates), one cruet (a vessel), one ciborium (a container for the host) and one collection plate.

In an unusual twist, the thief "was able to 'swipe' his way into the church, defeating electronic security measures," Capt. John Cooney said.

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