West Bend Police say an officer observed a female walking along Main Street carrying a baby Jesus figurine at 2:10 a-m Christmas Eve. The officer attempted to stop and speak to the woman and she dropped the figurine and ran. She was caught after a short chase. Police say the baby Jesus figurine she was carrying was from the Nativity Scene at Old Settlers Park in downtown West Bend. The figurine was a replacement for one that was damaged on December 17th. The woman, a 21-year-old West Bend resident, was taken to the Washington County Jail, on charges of theft and obstructing an officer. Investigators were not able to connect the woman with the criminal damage of the baby Jesus figurine on the 17th.
Woman Arrested For Taking Baby Jesus From Manger
Dec 26, 2017 | 6:17 PM
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