Caught in the act: Elderly man who steals money from the temple bows to statue for his sin before walking away
An elderly man took money from the wishing bowl in front of the temple statue when the staff weren't looking. Afterward, he even bowed to the statue, seemingly "asking for forgiveness," before leav... This article ( Caught in the act: Elderly man who steals money from the temple bows to statue for his sin before walking away ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
In a Singaporean temple, an elderly man was overheard attempting to steal money from a money bowl placed in front of a statue. Three temple staff members were present, including two administrators and a secretary. The caretakers and secretary were occupied with their duties and did not notice the man's actions. Surveillance footage captured the man approaching the statue and reaching into the bowl to take an unspecified amount of money before departing the scene.
The man had not been seen at the temple previously, but investigators believe he may have researched the surroundings beforehand. The theft caused the temple to lose approximately $200, which is the sum taken from the wishing bowl. The police are investigating the incident and hope that publicizing the case raises awareness about such behavior.
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