Inuvik (July 14/06) - Some shady burglars have police officers hot on their trail after a weekend of break-ins.

Just weeks after the Municipal and Community Affairs office was broken into for the second time in less than a month, three other incidents have now been reported to the RCMP.

"This just seems like a string of senseless break and enters," said Const. Tim Fifield.

There is a difference between theft and mischief, said the Inuvik-based officer.

"When you're just kicking stuff around for fun, it brings it to another level for me," said Fifield.

A call was made from Samuel Hearne on Sunday morning, when damage was discovered by cleaning staff. A broken window at the back of the building was found, which is believed to be the entrance the vandals used.

Cleaning supplies and other equipment were spread throughout the halls of the school and needed to be cleaned. Four laptop computers are missing and some other accessories also seem to have been taken from the computer lab, said Fifield.

The main office was also entered and toner was dumped on the carpet and counters.

Fifield said that, even though nothing has been determined yet, he is looking at some possible youth suspects.

"We did find fingerprints at Samuel Hearne and we are currently checking leads," he said.

Vandals also made their way into the community greenhouse.

"We are still looking into the greenhouse vandalism at this time," said Const. Kyle Edwards.

The greenhouse office was trashed with files and papers scattered on the floor.

Some greenhouse cheques were missing as well.

Greenhouse assistant co-ordinator Jessica Gnyp said the damage has opened the staff's eyes to what is possible.

"We are now increasing our security in the building because of this," she said.

More than $1,500 in plants were ruined during the break-in with another $500 in window repairs needed.

Replacing the deadbolt locks that were broken during the night-attack are also high on the priority list for the gardeners, Gnyp said.

Wrangling River groceries was also hit in the string of incidents, with a wall being torn down and products missing off the shelves, reported Fifield, who wants the vandals to know that leads are already being followed and community help has been received.

"We will get the people responsible for these crimes," he said.