Key Peninsula, WA teens cause $100K in home vandalism
KEY PENINSULA, Wash. - Two teens were arrested after causing over $100,000 worth of damage inside a vacant home in Key Peninsula.
The backstory:
On Aug. 26 at 11:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a home along 191st Avenue Southwest to reports of suspicious activity.
The home was reportedly for sale, and a security check was requested.
Upon arrival, deputies saw two 15-year-old boys leaving the area. The teens matched the description of the suspects who were reported to law enforcement, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. They were later detained.
Then, deputies entered the home. Inside, the Sheriff's Office said they made a "deeply disturbing" discovery.
Authorities say the home sustained extensive damage, with bodycam video showing paint splattered on the floor, a water leak, and destroyed appliances. The total loss is estimated to be more than $100,000.
The 15-year-olds were both arrested and booked into the Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center for first-degree burglary and first-degree malicious mischief.
Dig deeper:
Additionally, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office also disclosed three other crimes that occurred in Key Peninsula throughout the week, involving a stolen motorcycle, a stolen hot tub, and a stolen truck.
What they're saying:
"This is just a horrific incident that occurred, especially for this homeowner," said Carly Cappetto, the PIO for the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. "Anybody who owns a home or has tried to sell a home understands how much work it is and costly to get a home prepared to sell."
"The whole plumbing of the house had been completely destroyed," Cappetto added. "Water was seeping out through the garage, through every outlet in the house. There was water coming through the light fixtures on the first floor, and water was flooding the second floor."
The Source: Information in this story came from the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
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