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DOVER, DE - Dover Police have arrested a man on burglary and trespassing charges after allegedly catching him at the Holy Cross Church in Dover.

Police say they were first called to the church at around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, on reports of a burglary. Investigators say they learned a man had somehow entered the church and attempted to steal money from the collection boxes before leaving. Police say they identified Joseph Skowronski, 42, as the suspect. Skowronski had a no-contact order stemming from a separate incident at Holy Cross, according to authorities. 

Joseph Skowronski

Just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, police conducted a proactive property check at the church. Upon arrival, investigators say they found an open door and began a search of the building and found Skowronski. 

Skowronski was arrested and taken to Sussex Correctional Institute on $6,000 secured bail on the following charges:

-Burglary Third Degree

-Criminal Trespassing in the Second Degree

-Attempted Theft

-Non-Compliance with Bond (2x)

 

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