CRIME

Police ask for help finding church vandals

Jul 31, 2024, 2:54 PM | Updated: Aug 2, 2024, 8:37 am

MAGNA — Unified Police are asking the public for any information related to vandalism at a church building owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The church building, located at 3151 South Broadway in Magna was vandalized between July 28 and July 30. Police estimate the vandals left the church with over $60,000 of property damage.

“The vandals damaged the grand piano, broke out windows, damaged sinks, painted graffiti and set off all the fire extinguishers in the church,” police reported.

Police reported that a forensics team obtained items from the church for testing, as UPD detectives are working on finding those responsible.

Police are asking the public to call 385) 252-9268 with any information, including camera footage in the area.

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Police ask for help finding church vandals