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A large gap remains in the middle of the “Our Lady of Fatima” shrine, a place that should be filled by the Virgin Mary. (Submitted photo)
Community crime

Virgin Mary rescued, no charges laid

Sep 17, 2020 | 10:42 AM

A stolen statue of the Virgin Mary has been found, but will require some restoration work, according to RCMP.

The statue was stolen earlier this week in the Village of Debden, and is part of the “Our Lady of Fatima” World War Two memorial shrine.

A spokesperson for the RCMP informed paNOW the statue has been returned to the church, and the church and the offending party have agreed to try and work things out. No charges are being laid.

A post on the Debden community Facebook page indicated Mary “just needs a little TLC but great condition considering.”