WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – Retail theft has been a problem locally for a while. But one alleged criminal took things a step further, stealing with an institution that even most thieves wouldn’t consider.
Walnut Creek police say a man was arrested after allegedly stealing items from St. Matthew’s Church.
According to the Walnut Creek Police Department, the theft happened about a week before the department shared the update publicly.
Detectives later located the stolen property and arrested Jason Burnett, a 52-year-old Martinez resident. Police said the property was recovered and Burnett was taken into custody…