Vandals glue locks on church doors shut

You could call it a stick-up of a different kind. Vandals put glue in the locks of several churches in Philadelphia's Tacony and Mayfair sections, making it difficult for parishoners to get inside for Sunday services.

At least eight churches of various denominations were targeted on and near Tyson Avenue.

In some cases, the vandals broke off keys inside locks.

Worshippers at one church used a drill to get their doors open. At another church, a member brought a blow torch from home.

Pastor Arthur Johnson says his Tacony Baptist Church was among those affected. He calls it "really comical." He says the "devil is trying to tell us we are doing something right for the Lord."

Lt. Frank Vanore says police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

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Information from: Tony Hanson/KYW-AM, http://www.kyw1060.com