Two kids suspects in Maple Ridge elementary school vandalism: RCMP
Posted November 16, 2020 12:37 pm.
Last Updated November 16, 2020 12:39 pm.
MAPLE RIDGE (NEWS 1130) — Two kids are suspects in the break-and-enter at a Maple Ridge elementary school that caused enough damage it’s now closed for repairs.
Motion alarms went off at Fairview Elementary School Sunday around 7:30 a.m. Officers and police dogs responded and found “extensive damage” to the school, according to a release from Ridge Meadows RCMP.
A 10 and 12 year-old have been arrested after Fairview Elementary in Maple Ridge was vandalized over the weekend, say @RidgeRCMP. The Ministry of Children and Family Development is involved. There was "substantial damage" and the school is likely closed for the week. @NEWS1130
— Sonia Aslam (@SoniaSAslam) November 16, 2020
Two children, 10 and 12 years old, have been identified as suspects.
The 12-year-old was arrested and the Ministry of Children and Family Development is now involved in the case, Mounties say.
“This was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public or students at the school,” reads the release.
“This investigation is ongoing and no further details are available at this time.”
The principal has sent a letter to parents, advising them that students will need to move to online learning while repairs are done, which could take the rest of the week.
-With files from Mike Lloyd
