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On October 14 at 12:23 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to the Park West School at 206 Langbrae Drive, Halifax. A resident reported hearing several youths on the school property and feared they were causing property damage.
Police discovered a ground level window was broken, this is believed to be where entry was gained into the school. A classroom had sustained property damage. Police observed several youths fleeing the school property.
At 12:40 a.m., a 16-year-old youth was arrested nearby and taken into police custody without incident. The youth is being charged with break and enter and property damage. The youth was later released on a promise to appear in youth court at a later date and issued an undertaking.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of additional suspects is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.