ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On June 9, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at the Fowler United Methodist Church located at 816 Bestgate Road in Annapolis.
According to the reporting person, upon arrival at the church, a broken window and significant damage to the interior of the church was discovered. The damage included destroyed computers and mixing boards, a torn cross from the wall, and every page ripped out of every hymnal and Bible. The estimated damage done to the church was approximately $100,000.
“Our friends at Fowler United Methodist on Bestgate Rd. experienced a terrible act of vandalism. Over the past week their pastor and I have been in touch, discussing ways their congregation can be supported. So far, we have been able to support them with some sound equipment while other churches have supported them with hymnals and bibles. They still require additional financial support to cover remaining audio/visual needs, so on Sunday, we will collect a love offering to support them during this time,” said Eastport United Methodist Church Pastor.
Southern District detectives are investigating the matter and are encouraging anyone with information to contact 410-222-1960. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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There is no excuse for this type of disgusting behavior.
“every page ripped out of every hymnal and Bible”
That is not vandalism, that is a Hate Crime.
Wow… This is just another level of low… What a pathetic person to do this. If caught please give them life. Sickening… You POS!
100,000 Damage? Yeah… seems over estimated
And you received your insurance adjusters training from where?
People are disgusting. To have the nerve to destroy a place of worship. There’s a special place in Hell for people that do 💩 like this.
Horrible how can anyone destroy a church
Wow, the nerve of some people to do this to a house of prayer. There’s a special place in Hell for theses people.
It has to be rebellious kids that are bored. They will never forget the act of destroying something that they themselves needed God have mercy
Why
Well it’s someone ties to the Church just looking at what was damaged none of the TVs smashed but took time a long time to rip up all those pages.
These destructive idiots should just stick to surfing on the top of subway trains