WARREN — A burglary and vandalism overnight at Warren Community School prompted closure of the school for the day today, Tuesday, Nov. 8, and the nurse’s office was the target, according to Knox County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tim Carroll.

“Whoever broke in popped window screens until they found a window they could breach,” said Carroll about the vandalism that was discovered at the school by an employee around 6:30 a.m., who called Knox County Communications Center to report the burglary.

Carroll said that Knox County Sheriff's Office Patrol and Detective divisions were assigned to the scene and found that 42 window screens had been sliced by the perpetrators attempting to gain access to the school.

“It is believed that there was more than one person,” said Carroll.

Once the individual(s) were able to gain access thru a window, they went through the school and to the school office. To gain entry into the office, the window in the door was broken, and ultimately then access was made into the nurse’s office.

“The medical box was broken and some students’ medications were taken,” said Carroll. “Also taken from the office was an undisclosed amount of money.”

He said that approximately $4,000 damage was done at the school. He also said that the Detective Division was able to retrieve some evidence and will be conducting the ongoing investigation.

The school closure does not impact today’s General Election voting for Warren residents. In Warren, voting is taking place at the Masonic Hall, 105 Camden Road (Route 90), from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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