Vandals Hit Middle School With Misspelled Graffiti

Poolesville, MD — Montgomery County police are still seeking the bad spellers responsible for costly vandalism to Poolesville Middle School last month.

Detectives released surveillance photographs on Friday they have recovered from the night of the vandalism, which occurred on May 15.

Among the graffiti left behind is the misspelled message: "8th Gade [sic] Rule," with a smiley face.

The photos appear to show two suspects walking from the rear area of the school around 1:30 a.m. on May 15. A black Jeep Wrangler is also seen driving on school property at the same time.

Police said that on May 16, police received a report from school staff that when they arrived at the school that morning, they discovered that several areas of the exterior of the school building, as well as areas of the tennis court, had been spray-painted with graffiti and profanity.

Officers then checked the school's surveillance cameras.

Anyone with information about this vandalism, the suspects or the black Jeep Wrangler is asked to call the 1st District Investigative Section at (240) 773-6084. Callers may remain anonymous.

»Photos of vandalism, suspects courtesy of Montgomery County Police