
BAYONNE N.J. (1010 WINS) -- Police are searching for a man who they say destroyed a crucifix bearing a statue of Jesus at a New Jersey church.Officials say at approximately 8:45 p.m., on Wednesday, a man was seen destroying a crucifix at Saint Vincent de Paul Church in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Bayonne Police responded to the church located at 979 Avenue C and were met by a woman who sad she witnessed the incident. The woman claimed the man removed the crucifix from the church's front lawn and broke the crucifix in half after he threw it to the ground, police said.The man then reportedly carried the broken crucifix to a nearby wall and began slamming the remaining piece of crucifix against it, causing the attached statue of Jesus to break into numerous pieces according to WABC-TV.
The suspect then threw the remaining piece over the wall onto the sidewalk before fleeing."It's a shame you know? That it's happening nowadays especially in this community -- that's a peaceful community. This is a church, it's sacred -- it should be respected," Father Nadres said.Police say the destroyed crucifix was valued at more than $1,500.The investigation is ongoing.