Crucifix torn from wall in attempted theft at Santuario della Madonna del Carmine, Salerno

On the afternoon of 10 October 2026, a young man from the neighborhood, described as visibly agitated, tore a crucifix from the wall of the Santuario della Madonna del Carmine in Piazzetta Monsignor Bolognini, Salerno, and tried to leave the church with it, saying he wanted to obtain a miracle. The parish priest, don Biagio, and others stopped him, and police were called. The church was busy that day with visitors for the FAI Autumn Days.

Attempted theft of a crucifix, mapped to incidentType vandalism. Coordinates are the Nominatim pin for Piazzetta Monsignor Bolognini, Salerno (Nominatim returned no place_of_worship pin for the sanctuary). Also reported by Salernonotizie.it.