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Islamic Center Vandalism Suspect Re-Arrested

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) - The man charged with vandalism an Islamic center was re-arrested Saturday.

A warrant was issued for Joseph Giaquinto, 35, of Fort Collins, who failed to appear for a court appointment Friday for the second time.

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Joseph Giaquinto (credit: Fort Collins Police)

Giaquinto was caught on surveillance video vandalizing the Islamic Center of Fort Collins in March. He also threw a Bible inside.

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Joseph Giaquinto (credit: CBS)
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He later admitted to the crime, according to court documents.

Since the damage, the community quickly raised $25,000 to help with repairs and improvements.

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