Ocean City Police: 10-Month Investigation Leads To Baby Jesus Thief

The figurine was stolen from the Nativity scene pictured. Credit: Ocean City Police Department

OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — You shall not steal.

That's what Maryland authorities are telling a man accused of swiping a baby Jesus figurine last year.

The Salisbury Daily Times reports the 10-month-long investigation led Ocean City police to Cameron Coke of Towson. Coke has been charged with theft and fourth-degree burglary.

A Facebook post from the department said the figurine was stolen from a church Nativity scene on Dec. 31, 2018. The post included surveillance images of the suspect.

Charging documents show a tip was called in after a local news station aired a story about the theft.

A Facebook post from the department Wednesday thanked local media for aiding with the case.

It's unclear whether Coke has an attorney who could comment on the charges.

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Information from: The Daily Times of Salisbury, Md., http://www.delmarvanow.com/