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Chicago church victim of graffiti, broken glass, stolen antique organ

A church organ was smashed during vandals' rampage at the International Harbor of Grace Church in Chicago. AP Graphics

(CBS) Chicago's International Harbor of Grace church was discovered vandalized Saturday by a deacon preparing for morning service, with damage including gang symbols and graffiti on the walls, floors and pews, several of which were pulled from their mounts, a church spokesman told the Chicago Sun Times Media Wire.

He said an antique organ was also smashed and keys pulled from the instrument at the southeast side house of worship.

The church also says a porcelain baptismal pool was damaged with several items thrown inside, and that broken glass and drug paraphernalia were found on the floor.

A smaller church organ and three computers used to educate children were stolen, according to the spokesman.

The door of the church's community center was pried opened, police said.

No arrests have been made in the case.

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