By Jessica Easthope
A man was caught on camera vandalizing rectory property at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Woodhaven. In the early morning hours of July 6, he was seen hurling planters at parked cars, ripping out a security camera and doorbell, and damaging lights bolted to the steps.
The pastor, the Father Francisco Walker, said because of the damage he believes a bag the man was seen carrying was full of tools and that he came with intent.
“He comes prepared to destroy, he doesn’t steal, he does not appear to be homeless, why you would destroy property in a church if not for a spiritual reason?” Father Walker said.
In the video, as the man is leaving, an NYPD patrol car pulls up. It is unclear if the officers see the man or question him. The officers are then seen cleaning up some of the damage. Currents News reached out to the NYPD for an update: so far no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.