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Vandals target schools

03/05/2008

PAKENHAM schools were vandalised in the last days of the school holidays.
Windows were smashed at both Pakenham Consolidated School and Pakenham Secondary College.
Police said the vandalism occurred between 8pm and 8.20pm on 28 January.
Windows at the secondary college’s canteen were smashed with a rock, as were a window and door at the primary school. Police are searching for three boys aged about 16 years old who were seen near the schools.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact Pakenham police on 5941 1033.

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