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Vandals break in, damage Penticton school district yard

Vehicles, air conditioners and generators were all damaged overnight
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The RCMP is looking for witnesses and any surveillance footage that might show who broke into the School District 67 yard in Penticton on Aug. 31. (File Photo)

The School District 67 yard was broken into overnight where extensive damage was done to vehicles and generators Aug. 31.

The RCMP are currently investigating and looking for any witnesses.

According to the RCMP, between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., an unknown male suspect, or suspects, broke into the yard through Jermyn Avenue, then caused extensive damage to vehicles, air condition units and generators at the yard site.

“While we continue gathering evidence, we’re encouraging anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in this area to contact us,” said Const. James Grandy. “This could include outside cameras which may have detected suspicious people during this time frame.”

If you witnessed this incident, or have any other information, you’re asked to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.

Or you can remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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