Islamic Center in Henrico Vandalized Over Weekend

Second Time in Six Months
Photos of Islamic Center Damage
Photos of Islamic Center Damage Photo credit West End Islamic Center Facebook Page

Henrico, Va. (NewsradioWRVA.com). The West End Islamic Center in Henrico, located on Shady Grove Avenue, says that they were vandalized on Saturday afternoon. They say on a Facebook post that it happened sometime between 3:30 and 4:30 Saturday afternoon.

They add that any attack on a house of worship feels like an assault on the community and they ask that police investigate this as a hate crime.

Henrico Police say they were called to the scene at 4:45 Saturday afternoon and noticed trash strewn about inside the facility, graffiti, tables and chairs flipped, as well as broken and shattered glass windows. Police don't have any suspects and the center says they don't have any surveillance video of any possible suspects.

Henrico Police asking for anyone with information to step forward. Call Crime Stoppers if any have any information at 804-780-1000.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: West End Islamic Center Facebook Page