Vandals heavily damage Shelton's St. Margaret Mary Church

SHELTON — Police are investigating vandalism to the inside and outside of St. Margaret Mary Church, discovered early Monday, police said in a press release.

Police were called to the church at 380 Long Hill Ave. at about 6:30 a.m. on a report of vandalism.
Police discovered extensive damage to the inside of the church, including several religious statues that were smashed, police said. Outdoor statues were smashed as well.

Two vehicles in the lot were also vandalized.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Shelton Police Detective Bureau, 203-924-1544.