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Roosevelt Elementary School construction site damaged by suspected vandals

Jun 5, 2025, 7:04 PM | Updated: 7:07 pm

Weber County officials said a group of people broke into the new Roosevelt Elementary School in Was...

Weber County officials said a group of people broke into the new Roosevelt Elementary School in Washington Terrace sometime in the early hours of June 5, 2025. (Weber County Sheriff's Office)

(Weber County Sheriff's Office)

WASHINGTON TERRACE, Weber County — The Weber County Sheriff’s Office said a group of people broke into Roosevelt Elementary School and caused thousands of dollars in damage.

They are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspects.

In a Facebook post, Weber County officials said a group of people broke into the new Roosevelt Elementary School in Washington Terrace, “in the early hours of June 5, 2025.”

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The school is under construction.

Roosevelt Elementary damage could reach into the thousands

Damage inflicted on the building could reach into the thousands of dollars, the Weber County Sheriff’s Office said. That office is offering $500 reward for information that leads to arrest and prosecution of those responsible. 

 

If you recognize anybody in the photos above, or if you have other information about the vandalism at Roosevelt Elementary School, please call 801-778-6631. That’s the number to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Bureau.

People with information can also call Weber Area Dispatch at 801-395-8221 and reference cases 25WC19863 and 25WC19712.

You may also provide information in the see something say something portion of the Weber County Sheriff’s Office webpage.

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Roosevelt Elementary School construction site damaged by suspected vandals