LAC LA BICHE - RCMP say thieves who broke into a Lac La Biche church last week found the cabinet where the sacramental wine is stored and also made off with several pieces of the church's sound system.
The Lac La Biche RCMP is seeking any information related to the break-in, and theft that occurred sometime between 2 p.m. on Feb 24 and 10:30 a.m. on Feb 25.
Police say the received a call from church officials last Friday morning saying the main entrance of the building had been forced open. Access was then made to a closet where the church stored its sacramental and altar wine. Additionally, the RCMP says the church's sound system, including speakers and receivers were taken from the site.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing and the Lac La Biche RCMP is asking for the public's assistance on any information in relation to the break and enter and theft.
Police have not offered a description of the electronic equipment that is missing.
Church wine
Sacramental or altar wine in some churches is sometimes more fortified and has a higher alcohol content. Other churches use white wines to avoid stains during services. Altar or sacramental wines used in church services are consecrated, meaning they have been considered sacred by a priest.
Anyone with information on the break-in and theft is urged to contact Lac La Biche RCMP at 780-404-2500, their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
