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Priest Arrested for Stealing Baseball Cards from Walmart
The 42-year-old head priest and dean of a Pittsburgh cathedral was caught on camera stealing over $1,100 worth of cards over 5 days.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:28pm
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Aidan Smith, a 42-year-old priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Pittsburgh, was arrested after being caught on security cameras stealing 27 packs of baseball cards worth $1,100 from a local Walmart over the course of 5 consecutive days.
Why it matters
The arrest of a high-ranking religious leader for repeated petty theft raises questions about the integrity and moral standards expected of clergy, as well as the potential mental health or addiction issues that may have contributed to the priest's criminal behavior.
The details
Walmart security cameras captured Aidan Smith, the head priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, stealing 27 packs of baseball cards valued at $1,100 over 5 straight days of visits to the store. Smith was arrested shortly after leaving the Walmart on the fifth day.
- Aidan Smith was arrested a couple weeks ago after leaving a Walmart.
- Walmart security cameras recorded Smith stealing baseball cards over 5 consecutive days.
The players
Aidan Smith
A 42-year-old man who is the head priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Pittsburgh.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
A cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh where Aidan Smith serves as the head priest and dean.
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
The regional governing body of the Episcopal Church that is investigating the situation involving Aidan Smith.
What’s next
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are investigating the situation involving Aidan Smith.
The takeaway
The arrest of a high-ranking religious leader for repeated petty theft raises concerns about the integrity and moral standards expected of clergy, as well as the potential underlying issues that may have contributed to the priest's criminal behavior.
