Two teens arrested in connection to damaged church

November 29, 2017
St. George, New Brunswick

News release

Two teenaged boys have been arrested in connection with property damage at the Church of Christ in St. George.

Sometime between November 19 and November 25, 2017, the church was broken into and extensively damaged. Windows were broken, a brand-new piano was smashed, many items were thrown around and wires and thermostats were ripped from the wall.

On November 28, 2017, a 15 year-old boy from Chance Harbour, and a 17-year-old boy from Beaver Harbour, were arrested in connection with the incident. They were released from custody and will appear in court on February 7, 2018.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the West District RCMP at 506-755-1130. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by texting TIP212 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

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Contact information

Cpl. Dan Smith
West District RCMP
St. George Detachment
506-755-1130

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