On 8-6-06 at 1840 hours, Police and Fire Department units responded to School Street School, located on the 700 block of Birch Street, for a fire alarm activation. Upon arrivial, police observed water pouring out of the second floor, above the main entrance to the school. Further investigaion revealed sometime between 1100 hours and 1840 hours, some unknown person(s) entered the building. During their stay, these persons plugged up various sinks and turned on the water. These unknown persons committed other acts of criminal mischief while inside, causing extensive damage to the school. Classrooms were damaged with paint, paint thinner, ammonia and other hazardous materials. There was major flooding throughout the basement, first floor and second floors of the building. Damage estimates are in the tens of thousands of dollars. In addition to Boonton PD and FD units, Morris County Hazardous Material Team and the CIS unit of the MC Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. Boonton Police ask anyone with information to please contact them at (973)402-9371. Or anyone can call Morris County CrimeStoppers anonymously at (973)COP-CALL or 1-800-SHERIFF.

Anyone with any information can call CrimeStoppers at (973) Cop-Call or 1-800-Sheriff. No one will ask your name. If the information you provide leads to the arrest or indictment of the responsible individual(s) , you will receive up to a $1,000 CASH REWARD.

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