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Teenagers allegedly broke in, vandalised Rockhampton Sports Arena

Four teenagers have been charged after allegedly breaking into and vandalising a Rockhampton sports centre used by locals of all ages.

A group of teens have been charged following an alleged break and enter and wilful damage incident at Rockhampton Sports Arena. Photo contributed.
A group of teens have been charged following an alleged break and enter and wilful damage incident at Rockhampton Sports Arena. Photo contributed.

Four teenagers have been charged with offences after the Rockhampton Sports Arena in Kawana was allegedly broken into and vandalised on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20.

The teens allegedly broke into the facility on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20.
The teens allegedly broke into the facility on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20.

Between 3.50pm and 4.30pm, two boys and two girls allegedly entered the sports centre and vandalised the exterior and interior of the premises.

They allegedly spray-painted the glass doors into the facility, drawing the word ‘f**k’ and another word.

The CCTV camera was also spray-painted.

Some of the vandalism the teens are alleged to have committed at the Rockhampton Sports Arena on Tuesday, May 20. Photo contributed.
Some of the vandalism the teens are alleged to have committed at the Rockhampton Sports Arena on Tuesday, May 20. Photo contributed.

A 14-year-old Norman Gardens boy has been charged with two counts each of wilful damage and stealing, and one count of enter premises and commit.

The facility’s CCTV cameras recorded the incident. Photo contributed.
The facility’s CCTV cameras recorded the incident. Photo contributed.

A 13-year-old Kawana boy has been charged with one count each of enter premises and commit and wilful damage.

A 12-year-old Kawana girl has been charged with two counts of wilful damage, and one count of enter premise and commit.

A 15-year-old Kawana girl has been charged with four counts of wilful damage, three counts of stealing, two counts of enter with intent, and one count each of trespass and public nuisance.

All have been dealt with in accordance with the Youth Justice Act.

The teens are facing a number of charges. Photo contributed.
The teens are facing a number of charges. Photo contributed.

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