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Two arrested in late-night high school heist

Two arrested in late-night high school heist RCMP report

The Lake Cowichan RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Cowichan Lake High School on November 1 at approximately 1:40 a.m.

Once on the scene, police pursued three intruders on foot, arresting two males, both of whom are students at the high school. One suspect escaped.

RCMP reported damage to the exterior of the school, including a smashed glass door. Several other entrances were damaged inside the school as the thieves attempted to penetrate the school’s computer room. No computers were reported stolen. Both suspects were turned over to their parents as the RCMP continue to investigate this particular case.