Four Singaporean teens under investigation after primary school break-in and vandalism


Northspring Primary School said the break-in happened on Wednesday night, which resulted in “minor vandalism to several areas within the school”. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS via The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, May 6 (The Straits Times/ANN): Four teenagers are assisting the police with investigations following a break-in at North Spring Primary School on Wednesday night.

Several desks and chairs within the school were found to have been overturned, Shin Min Daily News reported on Saturday.

In an advisory sent out to parents of North Spring pupils seen by The Straits Times, the school said the break-in happened on Wednesday night, which resulted in “minor vandalism to several areas within the school”.

The advisory stated that the school’s principal, Mrs Jacinta Lim, gave the school an update on Friday that steps have been taken to ensure the safety and security of the students and staff members.

“We take this incident very seriously and are working closely with the authorities to investigate this matter,” said the advisory.

In response to queries, the police said it was alerted to “a case of criminal trespass and mischief” at about 8.40am on Thursday.

Four teenagers, aged between 13 and 17, are assisting with ongoing investigations, said the police.

The Straits Times has also reached out to North Spring Primary School and the Ministry of Education for comment. - The Straits Times/ANN

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