Marshalltown police have arrested four juvenile subjects involved in a recent vandalism spree affecting homes, businesses, and other personal property throughout the city.

On January 13th, the Marshalltown Police Department began taking reports of vandalism throughout the community. The information from each incident was consistent and believed to be linked together. A preliminary investigation by police revealed that several houses, businesses, and other personal property had been shot at with BB guns, causing more than $10,000 in damage.

On January 18th, the Marshalltown Police Department identified and located the vehicle involved in the incidents. Upon further investigation, officers located three juveniles inside the vehicle. A search warrant was then obtained by police, which led to the discovery of a BB Gun and a large quantity of BB’s inside the vehicle.

Upon further investigation, it was learned that four juvenile males had recently stolen multiple BB guns from a local business. It was later learned that the stolen BB guns had been used to inflict damage throughout Marshalltown.

The four juvenile males have each been charged with First Degree Criminal Mischief and Fifth Degree Theft. The case has been referred to juvenile court services.

The incident remains under investigation by Marshalltown Police. Anyone who may have information regarding the case is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at (641) 754-5725 or Marshall County Crime Stoppers at (641) 753-1234.