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Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Rob The Same New Jersey Church For 5th Time

PATERSON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Police have made an arrest connected to a string of burglaries – all at the same church in New Jersey.

Authorities say after yet another theft at St. Agnes Church in Paterson Friday morning, they arrested 35-year-old Antonio Figueroa.

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Robbery suspect Antonio Figueroa (Credit: CBS2)

Investigators believe he's the man caught on surveillance video during four other burglaries at St. Agnes over the past month.

MORE: Paterson Church Robbed 3 Times In 1 Month

In total, about $1,500 in cash was stolen from the church during those break-ins.

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