x
Breaking News
More () »

Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona almost fully restored after vandal attack

Church facility director Betty McGinnis said Thursday that it will take two to five weeks to receive and install a new window.

Editor's note: The above video is from a previous newscast.

SEDONA, Ariz. (AP) — It will be a few more weeks until repairs at the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona are completed after a man vandalized the iconic landmark.

Church facility director Betty McGinnis said Thursday that it will take two to five weeks to receive and install a new window.

Authorities say 41-year-old Timothy Larson entered the church Sept. 25, hitting objects with a crowbar and spray painting the word “evil.”

PREVIOUS: A 'QAnon' believer posted long, rambling rants online. Now he's accused of vandalizing the most famous church in Sedona.

According to Coconino County Jail records, Larson remains held on $30,000 bond. He is facing several charges including criminal damage in a place of worship.

McGinnis estimates the damages to be about $1,600.

The chapel, which sits atop Sedona red rocks, draws nearly 2 million people annually.

McGinnis says officials are looking at possibly making changes to their security.

Before You Leave, Check This Out