Police on hunt for man who smashed stained glass windows on historic Catholic cathedral in Anchorage

Anchorage police are searching for a man caught on camera after vandals smashed windows — including historic stained glass — at Holy Family Cathedral late Tuesday night.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect walking near the downtown church shortly before 1 am on Wednesday. He gathered bricks from a planter outside Covenant House, located across the street, before hurling them through the cathedral’s windows.

The attack left shattered glass across the church grounds and damaged sections of stained glass that have been part of the landmark Catholic cathedral for years.

Must Read Alaska has obtained images from security cameras in hopes the public can help identify the suspect. In the footage, he is seen wearing a dark hoodie with a Nike logo, dark pants, and carrying a backpack…

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