Two teenage boys have been taken into custody after a brazen act of vandalism and burglary at the Santa Rosa Bible Church. The incident, which unfolded in the tranquility of a non-operational day at the church, has prompted a discussion on youth behavior and community respect, according to a social media post by the Santa Rosa Police Department.
The report indicates that the teens, aged 14 and 15, forced their way into the church through an unsecured door. Once inside, they proceeded to recklessly throw items, break a toilet, and defecate on the bathroom floor. Their spree continued with urination on the gymnasium floor and damage to a new children's play structure outside. The quick provision of clear security camera footage by the church aides enabled the police to identify and arrest the culprits quickly. Their message to the youth emphasizes respecting others' property, remarking that vandalism and burglary are not victimless crimes.
Law enforcement's quick response led to the 14-year-old from Santa Rosa being booked into Juvenile Hall yesterday for felony burglary and vandalism. The older cousin from Danville was similarly charged after his parents drove him to surrender.
