Police searching for man who robbed from church

CARVER (FOX 25 / myfoxboston.com) - Police are looking for the man they say stole the collection from a Carver church.

Authorities say the suspect walked into Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic church after Saturday's 5 p.m. service, grabbed two velvet bags full of checks and cash, stuffed them into a duffel bag, then walked away.

The exact amount stolen could not be determined, but church officials told police a typical collection is about $900.

Police described the suspect as a man in his late 40s or early 50s, 5-feet, 10-inches tall, and with short, salt-and-pepper hair. He also had what police described as a "bulbous" nose.

Church Pastor Anthony Medairos called it a "sad occasion" and said if the man was down on his luck the church would have helped him out.

If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts or identity of this man they are encouraged to contact the Carver Police Department at (508) 866-2000.