FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio (WOIO) – An 18-year-old man confessed to destroying the books at the free little library and Fairport Harbor police said a “constructive resolution” was reached.
On Sept. 16, police discovered that pages from books were ripped out and thrown across a beach access ramp near Vine Street.
Fairport Harbor free little library books torn apart, scattered down beach path(Fairport Harbor Police Department)
Police said with the help of a tipster, they were able to identify the suspect.
The 18-year-old admitted his actions, immediately apologized and then wrote a written letter of apology to the library.
Instead of criminal charges, police said the man will cover the service department clean-up fees and volunteer his time at future beach clean-ups.
“We believe this outcome reflects a positive resolution to the incident and demonstrates the strength of our community when we come together,” posted Fairport Harbor police on Facebook.
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