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Everett Police Seek ID Of Man After Vandalism At Zion Baptist Church

EVERETT (CBS) – Everett Police have released surveillance images of a person they are looking to identify in connection with vandalism at Zion Baptist church.

Last week, a cross was removed from the ground outside the church and thrown onto another property. Police said it happened at about 2:20 a.m. on April 29.

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Everett Police look to identify this man after vandalism at Zion Baptist church (Image credit Everett Police)

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said the incident is being investigated as a hate crime.

"It's repulsive. We're disappointed, we're distraught," DeMaria said last week. "Removing a cross from a place of worship is a hate crime."

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Everett Police look to identify this man after vandalism at Zion Baptist church (Image credit Everett Police)

Anyone who recognizes the person is asked to call Everett Police at 617-389-5063.

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