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Teenage Vandals Sought After Damaging Camera In Centennial Park

CENTENNIAL, Colo., (CBS4) - Investigators in Centennial are hoping someone will recognize a group of teens who were caught on camera drinking in a park before one of them damaged a camera.

The vandalism happened on Feb. 6 at approximately 2:30 a.m. at Centennial Center Park, which is located at 13050 East Peakview Avenue.

A fireplace and a display case were also damaged at the park, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's office.

Surveillance video shows who officials believe is responsible.

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In the video it appears the four people involved are young in age and are at first just socializing while drinking soda and liquor. The group notices a surveillance camera recording them and then one of the females starts throwing a rock at the camera -- repeatedly.

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The camera's picture becomes blurred after the second or third time the rock strikes it.

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Deputies say the three females and one male were last seen driving away from the area in a dark colored coupe.

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Additional Resources

Authorities released the following request for tips in this case:

CALLMETRO DENVER CRIME STOPPERS 720-913-STOP (7867)
Text to: 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS & enter your message.
Crime Stoppers collects information on unsolved crimes or individuals wanted by the police.
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