Overview

• The incident occurred inside Trier Cathedral between August 29 at 18:00 and August 30 at 16:30, according to police.
• The damaged piece is a small Renaissance figure about 10 by 10 centimeters located on the stairway of a pulpit.
• Investigators report the head was torn off and taken, and they are seeking information from anyone who may have seen suspicious activity near the cathedral.
• Authorities have not determined whether the act was targeted theft or vandalism, and inquiries are ongoing.
• Police say the item’s monetary value is difficult to estimate because its significance is primarily historical.