HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Two juveniles were detained by police after causing significant damage to areas of the First Congregational Church, at 3410 N. Plum St. Police report that the two entered the church through an unlocked door and started the fire along with additional criminal damage.
The pair who are just nine and ten-years-old set some paper on fire then discharged fire extinguishers in classrooms, hallways, offices the small chapel and the kitchen. The pair also urinated on floors, threw pop cans against walls and floors causing them to burst open and took various items.
The two juveniles were located by an officer who was responding to a report of two missing juveniles. After being questioned the pair admitted to the crimes. The 10-year-old is charged with arson, criminal damage to property, burglary and theft. A child in need of care case was filed against the nine-year-old.
No word on the cost of the damage that was done.