Juneau School Vandalism

Juneau police alleged four girls of vandalism at Mendenhall River School causing at least $5,000 worth in damages. (Jason Lamb)

By the Associated Press

10:09 a.m. AKST, February 13, 2012
JUNEAU, Alaska—
Juneau police say four girls have been linked to vandalism at Mendenhall River School.

Police say they were notified Saturday afternoon that a teacher caught the girls in the act of vandalism.

KINY (http://bit.ly/24LLCy) says the girls are nine, 10 and 11 years old.

According to police, windows were broken in seven classrooms along with property inside the school.

Damage is estimated at more than $5,000.

Police say the girls were released to their parents.

The case is being forwarded to Johnson Youth Center for consideration of possible charges of criminal mischief.