Churches in Tahoe City and Kings Beach were vandalized between Sept. 13 and Sept. 14. One religious statue and exterior walls were spray painted with offensive statements.

This comes on the heels of a rash of church vandalism in Incline Village. Detectives in Placer and Washoe counties are collaborating.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes is urged to contact Detective John Riella at 530.581.6325. Anyone who has information but wishes to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 should contact Placer County Crime Stoppers at 800.923.8191.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report