Three Amarillo churches broken into, vandalized since May; $5,000 reward offered | KVII

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AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Three Amarillo churches were broken into and vandalized since May. Now a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Two of the break-ins happened last week.

On June 27, a man broke into Central Church of Christ.

According to Amarillo Crime Stoppers, a slim white male, wearing a black hood over his face with the eyes cut out, broke into the church around 1:30 a.m.

The suspect broke a window. Police said he could have possibly cut his right wrist.

Once inside, he used a knife to do "substantial damage" to the interior of the church.

The first burglary was reported in May. The suspect broke into St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and damaged the altar, baptismal font and processional cross.

The most recent burglary was June 29.

If you have information on these crimes, please call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.

You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 tips app.

If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest, you could an increased reward up to $5,000.