The town church in Lauterbach is closed to visitors due to vandalism. Two unidentified youths smashed two stained glass windows with lead frames. Several items have been stolen in recent incidents, including a Bible and an Easter candle.
A report was also made to the police. The parish responded to the incident by closing the church to the public.
The parish priest explained that in the recent past, strange people have often been seen around the church. The closure is also intended to prevent possible burglaries, as thefts from the church have been a frequent occurrence.