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Church Sign in Mount Pocono Vandalized

MOUNT POCONO — Police in part of Monroe County are looking for the person who spray-painted “Trump” outside a church. The name of presidential...
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MOUNT POCONO -- Police in part of Monroe County are looking for the person who spray-painted "Trump" outside a church.

The name of presidential hopeful Donald Trump was painted on a sign that sits outside St. Mary of the Mount in Mount Pocono. The church closed last year, and neighbors say since then there have never been any problems until now.

People who live nearby cannot believe someone would vandalize such a sacred place.

"I think it's disgraceful. It has nothing to do with politically or what my party affiliation is but just to deface any property like that is horrible, especially a church," said Carmina Monaco, Pocono Pines.

The church on Fairview Avenue has been closed for a little more than a year.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police found about the vandalism this week and are looking for those responsible.

Joseph Clark lives right across the street from the church.

"Why would they do that to a church?" Clark asked.  "It doesn't make any sense. Put the little signs out? No good."

People who live in the Mount Pocono area tell us this church has been well maintained since it closed, so to see some graffiti like this is completely disrespectful.

"My child used to serve mass here and to see that is very disheartening," Monaco added.

Oscar Jobmana lives in Mount Pocono. He's never seen people act out more than in this political race year.

"I don't know why they are doing it. I can't figure it out," said Jobmana. "You may have an opinion and that is good, but you do not have to go and damage. I mean there isn't much damage and you can clean it, but I object to it."

Police are still looking for those responsible.  If you have any information you are asked to contact the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department.

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