![]() She was charged only with misdemeanor theft, because the value of the purse was less than $300. The church called police, who arrested Lolita Brown, 56. During a free church lunch, she was asking around for spare money. The next day, church workers spotted a gal who looked like the thief on tape. ![]() Right after the pilfering, she talked to church personnel, who called police and reviewed a security videotape. But she did get a small sense of justice. "The bag was more important, because she had pictures of her family in there," the daughter says. As far as valuables, the purse contained only an ATM card and a small amount of cash. She was a bit startled, but didn't sweat it too much. When she opened her eyes, she noticed her purse had vanished. "It was specific that day: the president, the election," the daughter says. So that day she put her handbag on a pew, got down on her knees, closed her eyes and talked to God. ![]() The woman has had a lot on her mind lately, says her daughter. Rather, she stepped into a grotto just inside the front doors, where visitors can light candles and pray. She was late that day, however, so she didn't go into the sanctuary. One of the regular attendees is a 84-year-old Peoria woman. The latest occurred during the noon hour at Sacred Heart Church. But I can't think of anyone lower than a sleazebag who would prey on those who pray. Slimeballs who steal from old ladies at church. Peoria might be breeding a new criminal bottom-feeder:
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