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The facts, noted by the gendarmes this Thursday, November 14 in the morning, probably took place during the day of Wednesday, November 13.
During the day of Wednesday, November 13, one or more individuals entered the parish church of Saint-Rome-de-Cernon and attempted to break the trunk in the chapel of the Virgin. The facts were discovered this Thursday morning by the lady in charge of opening the place of worship.
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At first glance, and according to the findings made by the gendarmes, the thieves who seem to have acted by opportunity, broke the handle of the trunk and tried to detect it. The story does not say whether they were able to get hold of the money that was inside the trunk.
However, the candles that were nearby were also stolen. Which should enlighten the thieves, albeit dimly, on the nature of their actions.
The gendarmerie carried out the usual surveys. A complaint was filed for theft with damage. The church, an unlisted 19th century building, was temporarily closed.
