Three Eden boys in their early teens have been arrested by Far South Coast police following a break-in and fire at Eden Marine High School and vandalism at the Eden Golf Course.
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Police allege that on the morning of Saturday, August 5, a small group of youths entered the Eden Marine High School grounds where they lit and sat around a fire.
Far South Coast Chief Inspector Anthony Moodie said it is believed that after a period of time one of the teenagers forced entry into a school room where a number of items were taken to fuel the fire further. Items taken included a number of board games and classroom texts.
Inspector Moodie said those involved then left the area before the fire engulfed up to six large wheelie bins.
Eden Fire and Rescue was called to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
On the Thursday following the incident, August 10, local police attended the Eden home of a 12-year-old boy where an altercation took place.
The boy was subsequently arrested and conveyed to Eden Police Station where he was charged with aggravated break and enter into the school, destroying property by fire, assaulting a police officer and escaping from police custody.
On Sunday afternoon, August 13, police attended the Eden home of a 14-year-old boy who was arrested for his involvement in the incident.
The two boys were granted conditional bail to appear before Eden Children’s Court on September 6.
In an unrelated incident, police have also charged a boy in relation to vandalism at the Eden Golf Course on Friday night.
About 8.30pm on Friday, August 11, police attended the Eden Golf Course after receiving information concerning malicious damage to a window.
Inspector Moodie said a number of inquiries were made which led police to speak with two local juveniles.
Police spoke further with both teenagers on Saturday and following this a 14-year-old boy was charged with malicious damage. He was also granted conditional bail and will appear before Eden Children’s Court on September 6.
A 13-year-old boy was referred for a youth caution under the Young Offenders Act for his involvement.
Inspector Moodie said he was proud of the work done by the local police in relation to these incidents.
"These arrests are the result of good investigative work by your local police,” Inspector Moodie said.
“Their work has been supported by members of the public assisting us in our investigation. If you have information of crime happening or persons involved in crime then please contact local police or provide information via Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. It does work."
