A devilish crook with a shopping cart has broken into the same Staten Island church three times in the past six weeks, police said Friday.
Cops have released a picture of the masked suspect in the hopes someone recognizes him.
The thief has repeatedly zeroed in on the Celestial Church of Christ on Canal St. near Wright St. in Stapleton, taking about $9,200 in equipment, cops said.
The first break-in occurred around 10 p.m. on Dec. 11, when the thief forced open a locked rear door and swiped several electronics valued at $4,000, according to police.
He resurfaced at around 1 a.m. on Jan. 28 and entered the church through the same door, which was still broken, police said. Once inside, he removed several pieces of music equipment valued at $1,200.
His last church raid was on Jan. 30, two days after his previous heist.
This time, he broke a side door and removed music and cleaning supplies to the tune of $4,000.
No injuries were reported, police said.
Attempts to reach the parish chairman for the Celestial Church of Christ were unsuccessful Friday.
Anyone with information regarding the thief’s whereabouts is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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