DUCHESNE — Police have arrested two men and a teenager suspected of vandalizing an LDS church earlier this week.

The chapel and a picture of Jesus Christ were vandalized with red spray paint and the door to the bishop's officer kicked in at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse, 181 N. 200 West, early Wednesday. The damage was discovered by a facilities management worker that morning.

Tristan Joseph Peterson Hirst and Denver Bell, both Duchesne residents, were booked into Duchesne County Jail on Friday for investigation of burglary, criminal mischief and theft, according to the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office.

A 17-year-old male was also taken into custody. He is being detained at the Split Mountain Youth Detention Center in Vernal.

Police said Hirst confessed his involvement in the crime to a sheriff's deputy and identified the remaining two suspects. The two adults then told police where to find the items and cash taken in the break-in.

— McKenzie Romero