He was arrested by Gardai after a short chase.
A man is due to appear in court after allegedly stealing money and damaging two donation boxes in a church in Offaly.
He was arrested following a short Garda chase on foot after an eye witness reported the incident.
He was taken to Tullamore Garda Station and charged.
Gardaí say all the property taken was recovered.
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