4 Indiana Juveniles Face Charges After Vandalizing Indiana State Capitol

INDIANAPOLIS – JULY 16:   George Washington statue stands outside the Indiana State Capitol Building on July 16, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)

State police say four youngsters caused at least $17,000 in vandalism damage when they broke into the Indiana Statehouse last month.

Police said Tuesday that investigators determined the three girls and one boy, ages 12 through 14, damaged a door to enter the building on March 28 as it was closed to the public that Sunday afternoon.

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Once inside, the youths spread graffiti and damaged electronic items in the Indiana House of Representatives chamber.

They also threw a wooden bench over a railing onto a lower floor and vandalized the Statehouse tour desk area.

Investigators have requested juvenile charges including criminal mischief and resisting law enforcement against the four youths.

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