The Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested two young people in relation to a shocking break-in and mischief at the Centennial Arena in Elliot Lake.
On Sept. 27 at around 7 a.m., police were called to the arena on Spruce Avenue when contractors doing renovations noticed the extensive damage inside.
"A Zoom-Boom was still running which had smashed into a large structural post, seven large commercial fire extinguishers were deployed everywhere, and all food in the canteen cupboards and refrigerator were damaged and thrown on the floor," police said in a news release.
The estimated cost of damage is over $50,000, according to police.
Police obtained video footage from security cameras that also show the same group of youths trespassing and attempting to break into Central Avenue Public School, police said.
On Oct. 1, police arrested two suspects who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Both 17-year-olds from Elliot Lake are charged with:
- Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence (two counts)
- Mischief over $5,000
They are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Nov. 14.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and additional information will be provided when available.