Victoria middle school closed Friday due to vandalism

A middle school in Victoria is closed Friday due to an act of vandalism.

Police were called to Cedar Hill Middle School at 3:15 a.m. after an alarm went off inside.

Officers found that someone had broken into the school and discharged several fire extinguishers throughout the building.

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Saanich police said the damage requires significant cleanup.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321 or report what they know anonymously through the Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.