21.   The thieves had taken the precaution of removing the videotape from the surveillance cameras.

22.   The thieves took the sacred box into a nearby field, perhaps thinking it contained money, and tore it open.

23.   The thief even took the time to install a replacement faucet that was a cheap American reproduction.

24.   The thieves also took the display case.

25.   Thieves took items like carpets, countertops and toilets before they were installed in the homes.

26.   Vandals have kicked over headstones, and thieves have taken statues from the site.

27.   Police also said the thieves took a painting by Bellini, but it was not immediately known which of several Italian artists with that surname had done the work.

28.   A week after that thieves took two laptop computers from two Comcast Cable vans.

29.   In the most recent, in July last year, the thieves took letters and a personal organizer.

30.   Police inspector Jose Augusto dos Santos said the thieves took jewels, electronics and other valuables and fled without being noticed by federal agents on duty outside the building.