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The head priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh is facing charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart.

The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested Feb. 27 by police just after leaving the Walmart in Economy Borough, just outside Pittsburgh, with 27 packs of baseball cards concealed under his clothing and in a cardboard box, according to court records.

Smith, 42, was charged with receiving stolen property and retail theft.

Police responded to a call from Walmart security, who said Smith was in the store again after having stolen from it in previous days. Police said Walmart security video shows Smith also taking baseball cards each of the four previous days and leaving without paying.

Walmart valued the stolen baseball cards at $1,099.99, police said.

(Barstool Sports)

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atltiger6487•13 days

I'd bet a lot of money that the guy has done a lot worse than that, and just got caught at this. So many scumbags go into the priesthood as cover - they still (somehow) get instant status and credibility. I don't know how that still occurs.

EulerRules•13 days

It happens in every "prestige" profession unfortunately. I saw it in medicine as an MD and it disgusts me. They give any profession a black eye. Many have their license taken away, but others keep popping up. There are so many psychopaths out there, even though they are outnumbered by good, decent people, they do a lot of damage to our society. Following is a link to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Disciplinary Action site as an example: LINK

TulsaSooner78•13 days

How many young boys has he abused?

Geaux Guy•13 days

Those are the sicko’s that receive ‘a calling to remain celibate’ and become Catholic priests. Episcopalian priests can marry. Blame the Roman Empire who didn’t want more Catholic heirs.

statman34•13 days

"The Very Rev. Aidan Smith " - Apparently he isn't living up to the "very" part

idlewatcher•13 days

Just a man of the cloth folks. Nothing to worry about.

SelaTiger•13 days

He was trying to pull a Skenes auto, can’t really blame him!

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