The Candied Yam will remain open despite vandalism [Video]

Despite the difficulties that come with rebuilding, Owner Jessica Ann Tyson said the support around her is making it more manageable.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The community is rallying around The Candied Yam in Grand Rapids after it was vandalized early Saturday morning.

“The community has just been amazing,” said Owner Jessica Ann Tyson. “They’re calling, asking if they can help clean up, what they can do, making sure we’re taken care of, lots of prayers, lots of good wishes.”

Staff discovered the building was damaged before 2:30 a.m. Saturday thanks to community members who spotted and reported the situation. Two doors and six windows were broken.

The Grand Rapids Police Department used security cameras to arrest the suspect within 30 minutes of their report, the restaurant said on its Facebook page.

Tyson said they’re pressing charges on the suspect on Monday.

“We intend to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,” staff wrote …

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