NYPD: Suspect threw wrench through glass door of Cardinal Dolan's midtown residence

Man wanted for questioning after Dolan residence vandalized

NEW YORK -- The NYPD is working to figure out who vandalized the Manhattan home of the Archbishop of New York. 

We're told three people were inside, but no one was hurt. Cardinal Dolan is out of town and was not home at the time, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reported. 

Police sources said someone threw a wrench through the front door, shattering the glass, at around 2:45 p.m. Friday. 

Watch Jenna DeAngelis' report

NYPD investigating vandalism at home of Archbishop of New York

The residence is on Madison Avenue at 50th Street behind St. Patrick's Cathedral. The person who threw the wrench did not get inside and we're told there was no attempt to breach the door.

It was not immediately clear if the suspected vandal knew it was Dolan's residence. Sources said nothing at this point indicates it was a targeted attack. 

Police are searching for a man accused of throwing a wrench at Cardinal Dolan's Midtown residence on Oct. 28, 2022. NYPD Crime Stoppers

The NYPD released surveillance video of the incident late Friday night.

Dolan is in Rockland County and will return for Mass on Sunday. 

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