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LEWISTON — Police say they have charged four juveniles in the Tuesday night break-in that caused damage at the armory on Central Avenue.

Lewiston detectives used surveillance video to identify the suspects, according to a statement from the Lewiston Police Department.

The four suspects — ages 13 and 14 — were charged with aggravated criminal mischief and burglary, according to the statement. Both charges are felonies. Police say damage exceeded $2,000, which elevated the criminal mischief charge.

Jason Hanken, superintendent of the Lewiston Recreation Division, said the vandals spray-painted graffiti on the gym floor and set off fire extinguishers. The glass front of a vending machine was smashed and items were taken. Eggs were taken from a refrigerator and flung around the building.

City officials said security cameras had been installed at the armory five months ago. Police did not say what they found in the footage.

A vending machine’s glass front was smashed by vandals at the Lewiston Memorial Armory. (Sun Journal file photo)

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