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Man charged with stealing north end church's offering box

Police say the box, stolen last month, contained more than $3,900
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A Guelph man was arrested Monday after donations were stolen during a March church service.

On March 15, a man attended a service at a north end church, using a fake name to pose as a new member of the congregation. Toward the end of the service, the man picked up the offering box containing more than $3,900 and left the area.

The next day a downtown business called police to report finding several cheques made out to the church. A man was identified via surveillance video and arrested Monday. A 37-year-old was charged with theft under $5,000. He will appear in bail court Wednesday.