you might the say accused thief william sykes, seen on video break nothing our lady of calvary church never had a prayer because waiting inside where sykes had struck before stealing from donation boxes were undercover officers, dennie claire and his partner. >> he was extremely surprised. he actually, you know, attempted to run out of the side door. >> reporter: he says they quickly, chased and tackled the suspect. the two officers both catholics, explaining that after spending the first night in the church, without the any success, on the second night, they did seek some divine guidance. >> we lit a candle and we put money in the poor box and said a prayer we would get this gentlemen. >> he got a big surprise as you can see the video. i'm happy. >> reporter: facilities manager joe oliveri work with the the police setting a trap, mounting a security camera. high five's exchanged by officers as they took suspect into custody a sign of just how much this meant to the police, and to the parish. >> it is gratifying, you know, it makes the job worth it. >> it is relief to us because this

you might the say accused thief william sykes, seen on video break nothing our lady of calvary church had a prayer because waiting inside where sykes had struck before stealing from donation boxes were undercover officers, dennie claire and his partner. >> he was extremely surprised. he actually, you know, attempted to run out of the side door. >> reporter: he says they quickly, chased and tackled the suspect. the two officers both cathol e