NATCHEZ — Natchez police are searching for juveniles they believe may have vandalized buildings at Trinity Episcopal Day School, causing thousands of dollars in estimated damage.

Natchez Police Chief Chief Danny White said security video footage shows three or four possible juveniles entered the school at approximately 3 a.m. Wednesday.

When Trinity staff arrived before school started they found several instances of vandalism, including broken windows and doors in the high school, middle school and elementary school buildings on campus.

White said it appears the suspects pried open doors to gain access to the building and then used a sledgehammer to break windows and knock knobs off doors to classrooms and offices.

No items were reported stolen from the school, White said. The amount of damage to the school was unknown Wednesday, but White said he estimated it was in the thousands of dollars.

Most of the school’s students attended the school’s matriculation ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Natchez and were not on the campus as police investigated the scene. Kindergarten through third-grade students gathered in the elementary school cafeteria during the investigation, but returned to their classrooms shortly after police finished reviewing the damage.

Trinity head of school Les Hegwood declined to discuss specifics of the vandalism and deferred comment on the investigation to police.

“The police are handling the investigation, and meanwhile, things are rocking along here,” he said.

In text messages and emails to Trinity parents, Hegwood said the damage had been assessed and would not impede the school’s ability to conduct classes. Hegwood also assured parents the campus is secure and is being monitored closely.

Anyone with information about the vandalism should call Crime Stoppers at 601-442-5000. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect. Callers may remain anonymous.