12 Stone Church Vandalized at Two Locations

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Police are searching for whoever was behind two cases of vandalism at two locations of 12 Stone Church, causing nearly $10,000 worth of damage.

On Sunday, August 21, police say two suspects spray painted and otherwise damaged the 12 Stone Church located at 1322 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville.

Graffiti was painted on the building and four exterior windows were smashed, police say.

The text of the graffiti reads, "Woe to you who are rich" and "Woe to you who are well fed" along with other symbols.

Surveillance footage shows two suspects on the campus at around 4 a.m.

Then, on Sunday, September 4, one suspect was captured on surveillance at the church's Duluth campus, at 2050 Sugarloaf Circle.

The suspect's image can be briefly seen peeking around a corner before spray painting the lens of a security camera.

Again, there was graffiti, featuring symbols similar to those from the first incident, and windows were broken. The spray-painted text reads "John 2:16."

In the King James Version of the Bible, John 2:16 reads: "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world."

Surveillance footage shows the suspect on the campus at around 2:30 a.m.

In both cases, the suspect or suspects left behind pamphlets "expressing their displeasure with the operations of the church," according to police.

Investigators believe that at least one suspect is a white male. A vehicle, possibly a red Dodge Durango, also is spotted in surveillance footage.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.

Photos courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department