Arson to Statue of John the Baptist from the Barock Period

On 17th September, members of the church found the figure of John the Baptist of the baptismal font from the barock period damaged by a burning candle. The perpetrator placed it on purpose. The police estimates a damage cost of 2000 euros. Police is asking for witnesses.
"My faith and values are hurt after such an incident," says Michael Paul, member of the church.
Source: Die Rheinphalz, Pfarrei NW Heilig Geist
Symbolic Photo by Janosch Diggelmann on Unsplash