Religious statue subject of vandalism, theft at Calgary’s St. Mary’s University

Police in Calgary are looking for a person who vandalized and stole part of a sculpture at St. Mary's University. (Calgary Police Service)

By CityNews Staff

Posted Nov 12, 2025 2:36 pm.

Last Updated Nov 12, 2025 2:42 pm.

Police in Calgary are looking for a person who vandalized and stole part of a sculpture at St. Mary’s University.

It happened around 3 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, according to investigators.

The suspect is thought to have entered the campus on Bannister Road SE, driving a 2008-13 Nissan Rogue that had a stolen licence plate on it: CGT 4176.

A vehicle involved in the theft and vandalism of a bronze sculpture at St. Mary’s University in Calgary on Nov. 3, 2025. (Calgary police)

The individual got out of the vehicle and used a saw to remove a corner portion of the ‘Homeless Jesus’ sculpture, which is made of bronze and valued around $30,000.

Video surveillance captured the suspect loading the stolen piece into the vehicle and driving away.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234.

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