FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens (WABC) -- Police in Far Rockaway, Queens are investigating a string of hate crimes against churches in the area.

The vandalism all took place on Sunday, October 5 during the early morning hours.

A person was spotted painting anti-Christian statements on the faade of The Refuge Church of Christ on Mott Avenue at 1:40 a.m.

The next target for the vandal was The City of Oasis Church of Deliverance also on Mott Avenue at 1:44 a.m.

The last known vandalism happened at 2 a.m. at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church on New Haven Avenue.

This time the suspect painted not only on the faade of the church, but also on the faces of two religious statues on the church's property.

The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the crimes.

Anyone with information regarding thes

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