On Tuesday, February 2, 2010, Clayton Police Officers were called to 3145 Vinson Road, Clayton (Powhatan Elementary School) to a call of vandalism.

Officers arrived to find that someone has set the interior of a school bus on fire.  The damage occurred sometime between January 29th and  February 3rd. The Fire Department was not called or notified, because the fire had been out for a period of time when the vandalism was discovered.  Additionally, the school reported windows being broken on Jan. 24th.

The Powhatan Elementary School has been the victim of vandalism in the past with suspects breaking out windows to the school and busses in the past.  Officers have responded over 5 times in the past year to vandalism calls.

Here is a link toinformation releases with photos from the last acts of vandalism dated April 16, 2009  which may be related to the recent vandalism: http://claytonpolice.org/nc/Default.aspx?tabid=187

The Clayton Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating the suspect(s) responsible for these crimes. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact the Detectives Division of the Clayton PD (919.553.4611) or their local law enforcement agency / 9-1-1 Center.

Additionally, anyone with information about the location of these suspect(s) may also contact Clayton Crime Stoppers at 359-TIPZ (8479).  A cash reward is available for information which leads to the arrest of these suspect(s).  Callers may remain confidential.