South Lake Tahoe police arrest juveniles in burglary and vandalism spree
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 2:07pm
The damage to property as a result of the graffiti is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.
On Sept. 7, the South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a radio call of a burglary which had occurred at an art supply store in the City of South Lake Tahoe. During the investigation officers were advised that cash and approximately $3000 worth of spray paint and markers had been stolen.
On Sept. 8, victims of vandalism began calling the Police Department to report that buildings, signs and vehicles had been tagged with graffiti.
Officer Herminghaus and Detective Sentell, who are investigating this case, received information which led to a residence on Silver Dollar Avenue. Officer Herminghaus and Detective Sentell conducted a probation search of the residence and located two male juveniles, (16 years and 15 years old), hiding in a closet.
The damage to property as a result of the graffiti is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars.
Anyone with information about this case should call the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at (530) 542-6100 or Secret Witness at (530) 541-6800.
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