A man has been charged after statues were smashed and a crystal cross stolen from a historic Hawaii church, bad news for the Big Island congregation and a win for police who tracked him down fast.

• A 58-year-old man was charged with theft and property damage after the vandalism.
• Six statues were damaged at the Star of the Sea Painted Church, built in 1927, and a crystal cross was taken.
• A caretaker reportedly saw the suspect walking out with the cross, helping identify him.
• Bail was set at $200,000, reflecting how seriously the case is being treated.

Outlook: The case moves to court proceedings next, with the high bail suggesting prosecutors see this as a serious offense.