Police investigating after church heavily damaged in Weymouth

Digby RCMP are searching a suspect after a church in Weymouth, N.S., was damaged by fire.

Police say on Oct. 8, someone entered the church through a window and unsuccessfully tried to start a fire.

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Graffiti was spray painted in the church’s parking lot as well, according to police.

RCMP say early Thursday morning, officers responded to a fire at the same location.

The Weymouth Volunteer Fire Department was on scene trying to get the fire under control when police arrived. The church was heavily damaged as a result.

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Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to contact Digby RCMP or Crime Stoppers.