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Teens accused of vandalizing bathroom at park
The Bradenton Police Department released surveillance video they say shows a group of teens who vandalized a bathroom at Rossi Park, causing $5,000 in damage. The four teen suspects face felony criminal mischief charges.
BRADENTON, Fla. - Four teens face felony charges after Bradenton police say the group caused thousands of dollars in damage to a public bathroom.
The backstory:
According to the Bradenton Police Department, a witness reported hearing "shattering" in the men's bathroom at Rossi Park around 9 p.m. on Jan. 10.
Officers responded and found damage to four sinks, two toilets and two urinals, BPD said, with the damage totaling $5,000.
Bradenton police say four teens caused $5,000 in damage to a public restroom at Rossi Park. (Courtesy: Bradenton Police Department.)
Investigators reviewed surveillance video, which they said showed teens entering the bathroom, then leaving on bikes a few minutes later.
Bradenton police say four teens caused $5,000 in damage to a public restroom at Rossi Park. (Courtesy: Bradenton Police Department.)
Police said they later identified the teens, who range in age from 14 to 16.
The suspects face charges of criminal mischief, which is a third-degree felony when damage exceeds $1,000.
The Source: This story was written using information, video and still images provided by the Bradenton Police Department.
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