Reward offered in church vandalism cases

The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those involved in a series of vandalism cases at Incline Village churches dating back to Easter.

Investigators are interested in tips from citizens who have witnessed or seen graffiti or writings from anti-Christianity websites and/or satanic worship graffiti.

Citizens with information regarding the vandalisms are asked to call 800-225.5324. In addition to the FBI, Secret Witness announced an increase in the reward it is ,offering to $1000 for the arrest and prosecution of those involved.

Since April, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the FBI have investigated four incidents involving churches in Incline Village. Most recently, between Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 a subject broke multiple windows and attempted to cut down a wooden cross at two Incline Village churches and again on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report