Man finds Jesus at Texas church, steals him

A man stole a statue of Jesus at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Friday in Corpus Christi. The statue was later returned. A man stole a statue of Jesus at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Friday in Corpus Christi. The statue was later returned. Photo: Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Photo: Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Man finds Jesus at Texas church, steals him 1 / 9 Back to Gallery

A man walked into St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Corpus Christi on Friday looking for Jesus. When he found him, he picked him up and took him.

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers released surveillance video that showed a man approaching the church alter about noon Friday. In the video, the man walks directly to a statue of Jesus, then quickly carries it out the church's side door.

According to police, the man was confronted by someone as he walked away from the church. Later that day, the statue was returned.

Police did not immediately know why the statue was taken. Details on who confronted the man were not released Thursday.