Crime & Safety
Three Arrested in Vandalism Spree
Teens accused of spray-painting walls at Sellick Park.
Three teens were arrested early Friday morning after a witness reported seeing a group spray painting graffiti and breaking into the maintenance room at Sellick Park, South San Francisco police said.
When officers arrived at the park at 5 Appian Way around 1:30 a.m., they found blue and green spray paint covering the walls of the maintenance supply room and restrooms.
Police spotted a trio fleeing the park and tracked them to a nearby apartment complex where they were detained and questioned, police said.
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All three were arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary, felony vandalism and resisting arrest. They were later released to their parents.
Police are not releasing the names of the suspects because all are underage.
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Damage to the supply room's exterior and restroom walls has been pegged at about $1,000, police said.