Salina Police are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred at Salina South High School over the weekend. Authorities estimated the damage at $20,000 but that number could rise as cleanup continues.

Construction crews returned to South High, located at 730 East Magnolia, at 10 a.m. Saturday morning to find several newly remodeled classrooms with significant water damage. Workers told authorities that the vandals left a chemical rinse station running overnight, flooding two biology rooms and the majority of the main floor.

While in the school, the vandals also found the keys to a school Suburban. The vehicle was recovered the next morning on Colonial Lane, a few blocks south of the school, undamaged.

Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester said that ceiling tiles, wallboard and carpet will have to be replaced and damages are expected to reach $20,000. Authorities continued to investigate the break-in this morning. Capt. Forrester said they are attempting to get video surveillance from the school.