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Stolen car crashes into elementary school in Graham
Deputies are searching for suspects who crashed a stolen car into Centennial Elementary School in Graham, Washington, on Thursday morning.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - Deputies are searching for suspects who crashed a stolen car into Centennial Elementary School in Graham, Washington, on Thursday morning.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD), deputies responded to a 911 call just before 5 a.m. about a car that had driven into the school near Mathias Rd. E.
Photo: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
Callers reported seeing two cars doing donuts in the area before hearing a loud bang. Another witness told deputies that after the crash, they observed two to three people exiting the school, entering another white sedan and fleeing the scene.
Deputies arrived to find the car inside the school, its engine still running.
Photo: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
The PCSD said deputies contacted the vehicle's owner in Spanaway, where it was allegedly stolen sometime overnight.
School surveillance video showed the suspects, who appeared to be teenagers or young adults, fleeing immediately after the crash without rummaging through the building.
Photo: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
The vehicle was removed from the school in time for classes to begin.
The PCSD is asking anyone with information to call the sheriff's department, or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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