Wichita ZAIK Church Asks for Help After Vandalism Incident

ZAIK Church faces significant repair costs after Friday night vandalism

A Wichita church is calling on the local community for assistance following a targeted act of vandalism that occurred late Friday night. Members of ZAIK Church discovered the damage early Saturday morning, reporting that the property had been targeted around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, KWCH reported.

CHURCH VANDALIZED: Members of ZAIK Church in Wichita are asking the community for help after their property was vandalized on Friday night. Surveillance footage showed a person breaking multiple glass doors and windows. Story at the link in our bio. pic.twitter.com/bndA1ZAJVZ

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Surveillance footage captured the incident, showing an individual breaking through multiple glass doors and windows located at the back of the building. The damage was extensive, totaling nine broken panes of glass across the structure.

Pastor Stephen Luna, who shared details of the incident via social media, noted that while the physical damage is significant, there is currently no evidence that anyone entered the building or committed theft. The focus of the investigation remains on the property damage itself.

Immediate recovery efforts and financial needs

The church leadership has already initiated formal procedures to address the destruction. A report has been filed with the Wichita Police Department, and officials are currently working with their insurance provider to coordinate necessary repairs. However, the timeline for insurance payouts presents a practical hurdle for the congregation’s immediate needs.

Because insurance processes take time, the church is seeking direct community support to manage urgent expenses. Specifically, leadership is asking for financial help to replace furniture and equipment located within the children’s spaces, which were covered in glass during the vandalism. Beyond financial contributions, the church is also looking for volunteers willing to help clean up the facility.

The impact of such incidents often extends beyond the immediate cost of glass and carpentry. For community organizations, the loss of specialized equipment—particularly in areas dedicated to children—can disrupt essential programming and create significant logistical gaps while waiting for professional remediation.

Police investigation and community assistance

The Wichita Police Department is currently investigating the case. Authorities are looking for any information that might lead to the identification of the individual caught on the surveillance footage.

Case Number: 26C533110
Reporting Agency: Wichita Police Department
Contact for Information: [email protected]

Anyone with information regarding the vandalism is encouraged to contact both the ZAIK Church leadership and the Wichita Police Department. Providing the specific case number when reporting will assist investigators in linking new information to the ongoing file.

The church continues to seek both physical labor for cleanup and financial donations to mitigate the delay in insurance coverage and restore the kids’ spaces to a usable condition.