This is ridiculous! I'm probably not going to say it grammatically correct as English is not my first language, but in Slovak we say that: They use double measures. Trying taking a leak will get you in a jail BUT a naked man in the church is ok just because he is not there anymore? That is just not right. They should have come and check the situation at least. You never know if he wasn't hiding somewhere nearby the church.
And don't be so harsh on your wife :) I guess she was shocked as well. Yes, she didn't see the guy but I can imagine she couldn't grasp what happened as well. I think it takes some time to realize that it really is true :)