Crime & Safety

'Baby Jesus' Still Missing

The figure, recently stolen from a local church's Nativity scene, has not yet been returned.

 is still missing from the Nativity scene in front of St. Mary’s Church in Roslyn Harbor.

"We don't have any leads," said the church’s office manager. However, she said the Nativity scene will remain on display through the weekend.

The figure disappeared from the front of the church on Friday, Dec. 30.  Sixth Squad detectives said the theft occurred sometime between Thursday evening and early Friday morning. They say that church officials are requesting only the safe return of the figure.

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Detectives ask that anyone with information about the Baby Jesus to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.


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