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More from Other NewsVentura County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the recent vandalism of a Moorpark church as a hate crime, authorities said Monday.
Someone spray-painted pentagrams, upside-down crosses and "hail Satan" on the outside wall of the Moorpark Presbyterian Church, 13950 Peach Hill Road sometime between 5 p.m. Friday and 6:30 a.m. Saturday, said Sgt. William Hammer of the Moorpark Sheriff's Station.
Similar graffiti appeared the same night on a wall separating a park in the Peach Hill area from nearby residences, Hammer said.
No one had been arrested for the crimes as of Monday morning.
Hammer said the incidents do not appear to be part of a trend. "It appears to be kids," he said.
Anyone with information about the vandalisms can call Moorpark police at 532-2716.
Posted by Robert_Worthley on April 21, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If you know who did the deed, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text "tip375" plus your message to CRIMES or go to http://www.VenturaCountyCrimeStoppers... to submit a tip via the internet. If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a reward. Your identity will not be compromised.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on April 21, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is just terrible to do this to any structure let alone a Church! I hope they catch the punks, they are little idiots who will brag to someone. And I hope the ones they brag to call Crime stoppers !!!!!! Hey 1,000.00 will buy alot of things for a kid. Or a so so car just to get around town if you can drive.
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