St. Cloud Islamic leaders report vandalism

Published 10:29 am Thursday, December 4, 2014

ST. CLOUD — Islamic leaders in St. Cloud say someone has vandalized at least two faith centers and worshipers’ property in recent weeks.

The St. Cloud Times reports a Central Minnesota Islamic Center spokesman says windows have been broken at the center three times in the last few weeks. He says vehicle windows have also been smashed while people attend morning prayer at the center and at a St. Cloud mosque.

St. Cloud police say they are investigating the incidents.

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The spokesman says the center plans to install additional security cameras on the property and will have to pay nearly $1,000 to repair one of its double-pained windows. He says leaders and worshippers are part of the St. Cloud community and don’t want to be targeted.