JEFF TURNER

Officers in the US have arrested a man for hate crimes after they say the suspect was caught on video smashing a window at a church before running off.

Video from surveillance cameras at Community Church of Christ in Queens, New York was posted to the police department’s Crime Stoppers twitter account shortly after the damage was reported.

🚨WANTED-Criminal Mischief: On 3/8/22 at approx. 1:26 AM, at the Community Church of Christ @NYPD103PCT Queens. The suspect broke the window and and a window frame with a stick. Any info call us at 800-577-TIPS Reward up to $3,500 pic.twitter.com/U9vmqM6yot

— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) March 11, 2022

Police say the damage was done Tuesday, March 8.  Video from the church and other evidence, led police to Tonnie Smith, 32, of Queens.  He has been charged with criminal mischief and aggravated harassment. Both are listed as hate crimes in the State of New York.