An elementary school in San Diego's North County was broken into overnight for the fourth time this year, according to officials.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Solana Santa Fe Elementary School, which is located at 65570 El Apajo Road, was broken into around 2 a.m. The school's alarm system went off and alerted authorities.
When deputies arrived at the school, they discovered shattered glass from a large window that had been broken.
Deputies searched the campus but nobody was there, Lt. Maxim with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said. It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen from the school, but the incident is under investigation.
"I have absolutely know idea why it would be a school that's targeted, as opposed to other businesses," said Sgt. James Cady with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. "That school is kinda in a remote location, out in the Fairbanks Ranch area, so that may be a contributing factor just because of the location"
Neighbors were unhappy about the elementary school being targeted.
"I think it's ridiculous and I'm actually kind of sad for that person because here we are on Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for. We live in a free country. And here's someone doing something really destructive," said Debi Foli, a bicyclists who rides in the community.
She added:
"They're stealing from kids. I mean these kids are trying to learn and we're providing a wonderful opportunity for them and yet this person, whoever it is, (needs to) just stop. Stop it. And go out and build something with your own life, stop taking from the kids."
Lt. Maxim said this is the fourth break-in at this elementary school in the past five months.
Sgt. Cady said there are not yet any suspect descriptions for who may have been responsible.
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"All the school's property is serialized so if they try to get rid of that stolen property or sell it, it's going to turn up," Cady said.
