Police are investigating the vandalism of three religious statues at St. Margaret Parish in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Burlington Police said they responded Tuesday morning to the church, located at 111 Winn St., for a report of vandalism. Upon arrival, detectives noted that three religious statues had been vandalized.
Two statues that sit atop a hill had their hands severed and multiple sets of rosary beads removed and scattered on the ground. The third statue, depicting the Virgin Mary, had its head and both hands cut off.
Police said they believe the damage was done between Monday night and Tuesday morning.
"This is a deeply disturbing crime committed against a religious institution in our community during a major holiday season," Burlington Police Chief Michael Kent said. "We will undertake a thorough investigation and use all assets at our disposal to find those responsible and hold them accountable."
Anyone with information is asked to call Burlington Police at 781-272-1212.
