Bartica man confesses to stealing from church

A 37-year-old construction worker of Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), was arrested on Sunday morning after confessing to stealing several items from a local church.
Reports are that the theft occurred at the Good News Fellowship Full Gospel Church located at Fourth Avenue, Bartica between 20:00h on Saturday and 07:30h on Sunday.
The suspect confessed to stealing four cases of Banks Malta valued at $20,000, three cases of Thrill soft drinks valued at $7,800, and a music box worth $150,000, totaling $178,000.
The 60-year-old pastor of the church reported that he secured the building at 20:00h on Saturday and discovered the theft upon returning at 07:30h on Sunday. Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage shows the suspect leaving the church with the stolen items.
Police apprehended the man at his residence at 11:00h on Sunday and he subsequently admitted to the crime. He later led police to 7th Avenue Bartica, opposite a burial ground, where the stolen music box was recovered. He claimed he shared some of the stolen beverages with friends. He is currently in custody at Bartica Police Station, pending charges. (G9)