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Man arraigned in connection with vandalism of Rochester Hills mosque

Authorities believe vandalism was random act, not hate crime

Ryan Lee Ahern (WDIV)

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Ryan Lee Ahern, a 33-year-old Rochester Hills resident, was arrested Friday in connection with the vandalism of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center.

He was arraigned Saturday. Ahern is accused of using a hammer to break the glass in a door at the mosque, located on West Auburn Road.

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The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said they quickly identified Ahern using surveillance footage from the community center.

Police said they believe the vandalism was a random act, not a hate crime and that Ahern is a person of interest in other acts of vandalism in the area.

Ahern was able to post $1,000 bail and is no longer in custody. No new court date has been set.

Read more: Metro Detroit crime news


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