FOUR YOUTHS CHARGED OVER $20,000 AYR SCHOOL BREAK-IN

The school estimates clean-up and repair costs alone will exceed $20,000. Photos supplied.

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Ayr State School is facing more than $20,000 in clean-up and repair costs after vandals spray-painted classrooms, damaged electronic equipment and destroyed school supplies during a break-in last month.

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The school discovered the damage during a security inspection following the break-in on the evening of 29th October.

Computers, mobile phones and interactive screens were among the items targeted, with spray paint covering equipment and liquids poured over electronic devices.

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The offenders also destroyed stationery supplies intended for the 2027 school year, including pencils, erasers, glue, books and felt-tip pens, while cent sale prizes were stolen.

The school estimates clean-up and repair costs alone will exceed $20,000, excluding the replacement of damaged furniture.

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Replacement stationery will be gradually sourced ahead of the 2027 school year, while delays are expected in replacing furniture.

Queensland Police identified four juvenile suspects on the morning of 30th October.

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A 14-year-old Ayr boy, two Ayr girls aged 13 and 14, and a 14-year-old Home Hill girl were each charged with entering premises and committing an indictable offence.

All four were granted bail under strict conditions and are due to appear in Ayr Children's Court.

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