Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN – Authorities in Manhattan are investigating a case of school vandalism.

Officers took a juvenile into custody after he reportedly vandalized a fire sprinkler head at the Manhattan High School West Campus on Friday.

The school experienced flooding and damage which was valued at approximately $1,500.00 of needed repair.

Manhattan High School Principal Greg Hoyt, staff and students evacuated the west campus building on Friday afternoon.

 “The Manhattan Fire Department responded with a single truck,” Hoyt said in a media release.  “Information from the alarm system indicated a “water flow” issue in the boiler room. Fire and school officials investigated the boiler room and found no evidence of any fire issue or potential. Further investigation revealed that a sprinkler head in a student restroom had been vandalized, causing the alarm to sound.

Students and staff were permitted back inside the building after approximately 30 minutes.

The student was released to his parents after being transported to the Riley County Police Department.

The vandalism came a day after Principal Hoyt released a statement asking for students not to participate in pranks for “Junior Takeover Day.”