Warren mosque vandalized during construction expansion, $1,000 reward offered

WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Islamic Organization of North America mosque on Ryan Road in Warren was allegedly targeted by vandals who broke into the construction site where the facility is undergoing expansion.

"They destroyed the mirrors, which were in the bathroom before," said Imam Steve Elturk, who serves as president of IONA.

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Elturk walked through the construction site, showing the damage he says was caused by the vandals. The incident appears to have occurred over the weekend.

"First of all, who would do this? And second, why?" Elturk said.

Despite the vandalism, Elturk emphasized unity and understanding.

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