Buddhist Temple Heightens Security After Vandalism, Harassment

May 17, 2010

Author: Matt Russell

Source: The Post-Bulletin

http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=452843

The Cambodian Buddhist temple in southeast Rochester has taken a series of security measures following a string of vandalism and harassment.

The temple installed motion-detecting exterior lights and a steel-barred security door in the monks' residence in March after attempted break-ins by a man wearing a ski mask, said Chhan Aun, 60, the temple's head monk. The measures have not stopped the break-in attempts, five in total, Aun said.

Following a suggestion from the post office, the temple also removed its mailbox from 29th Street Southeast last week and and placed it next to its main building at the end of a long driveway.