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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 2, 1962 reads, "Det. Edward J. Podroza is shown with chalices and rosaries." The article partially reads, "Van Nuys police have arrested five teenagers, including two girls, who allegedly desecrated a Catholic church and stole $1,700 worth of religious articles. Most of the items stolen from St. Elizabeth [sic] Church, 6628 Cedros Ave., Van Nuys, last Friday were recovered - a $1,400 tabernacle removed from the altar, three cups used in celebrating the Mass, statues of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus and a number of rosaries and medallions."
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St. Elisabeth Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Crime--California--San Fernando Valley Theft--California--San Fernando Valley Detectives--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Chalices--California--San Fernando Valley Beads--Religious aspects--Catholic Church San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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