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Thieves take money and equipment from Mount Si High School

January 6, 2011

By Sebastian Moraga

More than $1,500 in checks and cash was stolen from Mount Si High School early on Jan. 6, according to an e-mail from the school.

A TV set, two laptop computers and an Xbox system are also missing, according to the e-mail.

The list may grow as teachers take inventory.

Snoqualmie police believe the break-in took place around 1 a.m. Staff discovered it later that morning.

The money stolen included payments from parents and students to the student-operated DECA store, an upcoming field trips and food services.

The school has asked parents to cancel any checks written to the school and dated Jan. 5 as soon as possible.

The theft occurs in the same month the school unveiled a hotline for people to anonymously report safety concerns.

Access the hotline, named “SchoolTipLine” via the school’s website, www.mountsihighschool.com or contact the Snoqualmie Police Department at (425) 888-3333.

This story will be updated as the day progresses.

Sebastian Moraga: 392-6434, ext. 221, or smoraga@snovalleystar.com.