Tabernacle forced and hosts stolen at Saint-Martin, Chemy

On Friday, 2 October 2026, thieves entered Église Saint-Martin in Chemy (Nord, France) through the rear door, stole liturgical objects, forced the tabernacle, and took the hosts. Mayor David Duhayon filed a complaint. A Mass of reparation by the bishop is expected. The same day, Église Saint-Médard in Camphin-en-Carembault, a few kilometres away, was also profaned. Le JDD and La Voix du Nord (3 October 2026) reported both churches.

Theft mapped to incidentType vandalism. Coordinates are the Nominatim place_of_worship pin (OSM building=church) for Église Saint-Martin, Rue de l'Église, Chemy (50.5297270, 2.9860302). occurredOn is Friday 2 October 2026. Same-day filing as camphin-en-carembault-saint-medard-profanation-2026. La Voix du Nord, 3 October 2026: https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/1742948/article/2026-10-03/deux-eglises-profanees-camphin-en-carembault-et-chemy-une-enquete-en-cours