MISSOURI ALTON STUDENTS ACCUSED OF COMPUTER THEFT FROM SCHOOL STLtoday - News - Metro East

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Five Alton High School students stole $15,000 worth of computer-related equipment from the new school slated to fully open in the fall, the Madison County sheriff's office said Thursday.

Charges are pending against the students, according to the state's attorney's office.

Capt. John Lakin of the sheriff's office said he could not say whether the students had been taken into custody, nor could he disclose their names, ages or hometowns because they are juveniles.

The thefts were reported Aug. 18. Stolen items included a plasma welder, a high-tech projector and several computers.

The bulk of the equipment has been recovered, Lakin said, although some air brushes are still missing.

School officials have said there was no sign of forced entry.

School officials have installed motion sensors and also added surveillance cameras.

Some classes are being held in the new building, but parts of it will not be open to students until fall.