The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect or suspects who broke into Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church in Howe and caused $50,000 in damage.

Deputies were alerted of a possible burglary at the church around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, the sheriff’s department reported.

Through their investigation, they found that someone broke into the church between 9 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.

During that time, officials say $50,000 of damage was done to the church, furniture and other equipment, according to the sheriff’s department.

The Elkhart Truth reports that the vandal or vandals used a blunt instrument to force their way into the church before vandalizing the interior.

Andybody with information about the break-in asked asked to contact the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department at (260) 463-7491 or call Crime Stoppers at (574) 288-STOP or 1-800-342-STOP.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.