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Langley police are investigating after an act of vandalism over the weekend prompted the sudden full-day closure of a local elementary school.
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The Langley School District had initially announced a delayed start on Monday morning for students at Noel Booth Elementary, located in the Brookswood community of Langley Township.
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“There is a late start for 10 a.m. at Noel Booth Elementary due to vandalism and necessary cleanup,” read the Facebook post. “Please check websites for updates.”
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District administration later updated their post around 9 a.m. to indicate the school would be closed to students all day.
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“Families are asked to please pick up students,” the updated post read.
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In an emailed statement, school district spokesperson Joanne Abshire confirmed the school closure and said the vandalism was discovered inside the school.
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“Langley RCMP are investigating the incident. The district will be sharing an update with families later today,” said Abshire. No further details were given about the nature of the vandalism.
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Postmedia has reached out to Langley RCMP for more details.
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More to come …
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