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Police: 6 people wanted for trying to steal from Centereach temple

The incident happened in March at the Vajiradhammapadip Temple.

News 12 Staff

May 15, 2023, 7:23 AM

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The Suffolk Police Hate Crimes Unit says it is searching for six people who tried to steal from a Buddhist temple in Centereach.

The incident happened in March, according to officials.

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Police say six people walked into Vajiradhammapadip Temple on Rustic Road. That is when three people went into the temple and the other three went into the living quarters.

A resident confronted the suspects and all six sped off in a grey minivan waiting outside.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

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