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Homeless Man Attempts Church Robbery, Calms Down During Mass

12/24/2025

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Miguel Bonano, 64, a regular parishioner with 21 prior arrests, attempted to rob Deacon Adalberto Montero at knifepoint before Sunday mass at St. Gertrude Church in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Montero calmed Bonano, who sat through mass until police arrived.
Bonano, living in a homeless shelter, was arrested after allegedly admitting to the crime, on charges of attempted robbery and weapon possession, with bail set at $10,000.

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Story summary

Miguel Bonano, 64, a regular parishioner with 21 prior arrests, attempted to rob Deacon Adalberto Montero at knifepoint before Sunday mass at St. Gertrude Church in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Montero calmed Bonano, who sat through mass until police arrived.
Bonano, living in a homeless shelter, was arrested after allegedly admitting to the crime, on charges of attempted robbery and weapon possession, with bail set at $10,000.