Sacred Heart Church, School in Covina vandalized; classes canceled

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Sacred Heart Church, School in Covina vandalized; classes canceledSacred Heart Catholic Church and School in Covina was vandalized overnight, which caused school administrators to cancel classes Tuesday.

COVINA, Calif. (KABC) -- Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School in Covina was vandalized overnight, which caused school administrators to cancel classes Tuesday.

The unknown culprits spray painted vulgar words and drawings of body parts on the outside of several classrooms on the campus. Religious statues were also spray painted. The damage is estimated to be about $600, school officials said.

The case is under investigation and classes are set to resume Wednesday.

Authorities do not have a description of the suspect or suspects and are asking for the public's help.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Covina Police Department Detective Bureau at (626) 384-5612, the watch commander at (626) 384-5665 or "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-8477. Authorities ask callers to refer to case number 15-3961.