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Vandals Spray-Paint Churches Near Irmo
Irmo, SC (WLTX) - Richland County deputies are searching for the people who spray painted two Irmo-area churches.
Investigators say there have been three incidents total at two different churches.
The first crime took place between 11 p.m. on May 11th and 8 a.m. on May 12th at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Officers say someone painted the church parking lot with "DF 10" and put a swastika on a backboard on the basketball court. Alcoholic beverages were also left on the property.
The next case took place in the early morning hours of July 7 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. A suspect spray-painted "there is no God" on the building and "atheism" on a slab near the entrance."
Then either late the next day or early that Monday, someone vandalized the Family Life Center at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. This time, the person spray-painted the side of the building with the words "God=Delusion."
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, or e-mail a tip in to Crimestoppers of the Midlands. You can also text information in by texting "TIPSC" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Either way you choose, your identity will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.
Source: http://www.wltx.com/news/crimestoppers/article/193645/28/Vandals-Spray-Paint-Churches-Near-Irmo-If you, or someone you know, have any information regarding any crime, you are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers. You could earn a reward up to $1,000.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Texters can send anonymous tips to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with "TIPSC". Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.
