Poplar Bluff Junior High School vandalized

Daily American Republic

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Vandals entered the Poplar Bluff Junior High School on Westwood Boulevard sometime between Thursday and Sunday, according to police reports.

They discharged two fire extinguishers, dispensed rolls of toilet paper, broke eggs in various locations, damaged several bathroom dispensers in a boys' bathroom, and vandalized the two teachers' lounges. There are no suspects at this time.

Bob Case, Poplar Bluff Junior High assistant principal, said the school was closed last week for spring break and janitors were working at the school through Wednesday. He believes the vandalism occurred over the weekend. He said a teacher reported the damages Sunday after going to the school to do some work.

Case said there was no evidence of forced entry and no evidence of who may have done the damage. He said the vandalism was mainly confined to the gym and the boys bathroom.