BELL GARDENS, Calif.—A Catholic school in Los Angeles County was robbed of nearly $5,000 by a man caught on security video using a crucifix to break in and steal the money, authorities say.

Detectives with the Bell Gardens Police Department say the thief used the crucifix to pry open a window in the St. Gertrude’s Catholic primary school on Toler Avenue in Bell Gardens on Aug 19.

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It is at least the third time the Catholic school was robbed, possibly all by the same suspect. Police say the thief stole $4,800 during one of the burglaries.

The money was going to be used for a school field trip.

Detectives say the suspect has tattoos on his right forearm.

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call 562-806-7613.