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Cure d'Ars Catholic Church Theft Suspect Arrested, Some Stolen Items Recovered

DENVER (CBS4)- Police have arrested a suspect in a church burglary and many of the stolen items have been recovered. The Cure d'Ars Catholic Church in northeast Denver was targeted earlier this month.

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The church was damaged during the burglary. The tabernacle and vessels used in mass were stolen.

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The Archdiocese reports that many of the stolen items have been recovered after making the arrest. The vessels found are back in use at the church.

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The Catholic church believes the stolen consecrated hosts were likely dumped.

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