Mosque thief caught in Seaside

Seaside police have arrested a man who has stolen from mosques around the bay area, and here on the central coast.

Police say 50 year old Ashraf Hegazy entered the Islamic society of Monterey County Mosque in Seaside earlier this week, claiming to be observing the mosque, but he soon attempted to break into a charity box to steal donations before being chased off by witnesses.

Police identified him using flock cameras, finding that he is as serial thief targeting mosques around the bay area, and tracked him to San Bruno, where he lives…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS