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Pittsburgh Nun Chases Down Credit Card Thief, Returns Stolen Cards

She says her fearlessness comes from faith.

Overview

  • The episode unfolded at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Store on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood, local outlets reported.
  • A shopper set down a purse, later noticed missing credit cards, and Sister Mary Madalyn Schleifer chased the culprit and retrieved the cards.
  • She told KDKA her response was instinctive, saying, "It happens so fast."
  • She describes those who steal as children of God who can change and often tells them, "Jesus loves you."
  • Earlier incidents included confronting a man who demanded money and having a gun pointed at her after pursuing a jewelry thief.