Anchorage police have turned to the public for help regarding a local cathedral that was vandalized and burglarized late Tuesday afternoon.
Just before 5 p.m., staff at the Holy Family Cathedral contacted the Anchorage Police Department to report a vandalism at the church, located downtown at 800 W. Fifth Avenue. Staff reported that various property inside the church had been damaged.
When police responded, they found overturned chairs and benches, ripped audio wiring and other broken property. There was no sign of forced entry found, according to a statement released by APD.
Church staff believe the crime occurred between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., police say.
Police are encouraging anyone with information on this incident to contact APD at 786-8900. Those who want to submit a tip anonymously can do so via the Crime Stoppers website or call 561-STOP.