OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A burglar reportedly broke into a church in Old Orchard Beach, cooked some frozen pizza and vandalized the building on Memorial Day.
Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church posted on its Facebook page Tuesday morning that someone had taken advantage of a church door that was left slightly ajar and entered the building at 6 Fountain Ave.
Pastor Michael Gray said in an email that whoever entered the building cooked three frozen pizzas from the food pantry and took some ice cream. Church officials also found the door to the food pantry broken, as well as items including pictures, a vase and an end table.
“There was nothing done that can’t be cleaned or fixed, but still disrespectful of the church and the community we serve,” said the Facebook post.
Church officials say they will take steps to keep the building more secure.
“Please pray for the person or persons involved in this unfortunate incident and – as always – for our wonderful community,” the church posted on Facebook.
Old Orchard Beach police confirmed that the alleged church burglary had been reported to them.
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