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Magna church suffers $60K in vandalism damage, police say

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MAGNA, Utah — Police report a church in Magna owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was vandalized this week, with damages estimated at over $60,000.

Unified Police said the church at 3151 South Broadway was vandalized between Sunday and Tuesday.

Photos show a bathroom sink and mirror destroyed, along with damage to a piano and room inside the church. Graffiti was also visible outside the church as of Wednesday afternoon.

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"We are saddened by the vandalism which occurred in one of our meetinghouses in Salt Lake County, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage," said a church spokesperson. "We are supporting local law enforcement in their investigation to determine those responsible.”

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Anyone with information on the vandalism is asked to contact police.