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Shocking CCTV footage shows charity box stolen from Cork church
Two women have been caught on camera brazenly stealing a charity collection box from a church on the northside of Cork city.
The theft took place at Our Lady Crowned Church in Mayfield, with CCTV footage showing the pair walking off with a St Vincent de Paul donation box shortly before the 12 noon Mass.
In a video shared by the church on social media, one of the women is seen briefly entering the building and eyeing the blue collection box left unattended on a table. Pic: Our Lady Crowned Church Mayfield
A second woman, dressed in white and carrying what appears to be a TV box, follows her out of frame – before reaching back to grab the donation box. The two then leave the church together.
The church addressed the incident in a Facebook post, calling on the public to help identify the suspects: 'St Vincent de Paul Box was robbed at Our Lady Crowned Church today before 12noon Mass. Pic: Our Lady Crowned Church Mayfield
'The two female culprits have been captured on CCTV and the matter has been reported to Mayfield Garda Station.
'Any information relating to this crime can be reported to Mayfield Garda Station 021-4558510. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.' Pic: Our Lady Crowned Church Mayfield
The post has drawn hundreds of reactions and comments, with many expressing outrage and disappointment over the theft.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Mayfield Garda Station. Pic: Our Lady Crowned Church Mayfield
Gardaí told in a statement: 'Gardaí received a report of an incident of theft that occurred outside a premises in Mayfield, Cork city on Sunday 13th July 2025 between 12pm and 3pm.
'A charity box has been reported as stolen. Enquiries are ongoing.'
