Edmonton police are searching for a man and a woman believed to be involved in a series of vandalism incidents and an arson at Holy Rosary Church, located near 114th Avenue and 106th Street.
The church has been vandalized multiple times, with notable incidents occurring in September and December of last year, including an arson where a nativity display was set on fire.
On December 28th, around 2 a.m., a man reportedly lit the nativity display on fire before fleeing the scene on foot.
Earlier, on September 18th, around 9 p.m., a man and a woman approached the church and allegedly damaged a security camera. They fled the scene after being startled by a passing vehicle. The man is described as approximately 30 years old, with dark hair, thin facial hair, and tattoos on both forearms. At the time, he was smoking a cigarette and wearing glasses, a black and white jacket, knee-length jean shorts, a black and white Louis Vuitton logo ball cap, and a thick gold chain.
The woman is described as having shoulder-length brown hair and was wearing a pink ball cap, a jean vest, and grey jeans with ripped knees. She was carrying a brown purse and a black tote bag.
Additionally, on September 20th at 4 a.m., a man spray-painted the church’s statue of Pope John Paul with the word “BURN.” He was described as tall with a medium build, wearing a medical mask, a grey hoodie, a navy blue jacket, grey pants with a wide black stripe, black runners, and yellow leather work gloves. He was also carrying a white can of spray paint.
Anyone with information about these incidents or the individuals involved is urged to contact Edmonton police.
All photos courtesy of Edmonton Police
