Woman Steals Antique Religious Image Hand in Dumaguete

Authorities are seeking a woman who took the hand from an antique religious statue at the Dumaguete Cathedral in Negros Oriental on June 2. The theft occurred in broad daylight, prompting an investigation into the incident. The specific religious image and the value of the stolen artifact have not yet been disclosed.

The theft of religious artifacts can cause significant distress to communities and raises concerns about the security of cultural heritage sites.