Episcopal priest accused of stealing $1K in baseball cards from Walmart
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A head priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Pittsburgh is accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart.
A head priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Pittsburgh is facing criminal charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart, according to multiple reports, citing local police and court records.
The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested on Feb. 27 and charged with one count of receiving stolen property and one count of retail theft (taking merchandise), according to court records obtained by USA TODAY.
Smith, 42, was arrested after leaving a Walmart location in Economy Borough, just outside of Pittsburgh, the Associated Press and CBS News reported, citing court records and Borough police. Police found 27 packs of baseball cards hidden under Smith’s clothing and in a cardboard box, per the court documents.
Borough police officers were called to the Walmart after its security reported that Smith had returned to the store after days of stealing from it, AP reported, citing court records.
Surveillance cameras first caught Smith on Feb. 23 shoplifting $244 worth of cards, then on Feb. 24, he was seen again on video taking cards worth $261, according to a police report obtained by CBS News. On Feb. 25, he allegedly took cards worth $121, and on Feb. 26, police arrested him with 27 packs worth $245, the report continued.
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