Crime & Safety

Crucifix Toppled, American Flag Destroyed At Brooklyn Church

The damaged crucifix was found by the parish pastor early Friday morning at St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church in Bensonhurst.

May 15, 2021

The NYPD needs help finding the vandals who toppled and shattered a crucifix at a Brooklyn church.

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The damaged crucifix was found by the parish pastor early Friday morning at St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church in Bensonhurst.

The church says an American flag hanging on the rectory building was also destroyed.

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