A 16-year-old boy is in police custody and another youth is being sought after a break-in at MacIsaac School in Flin Flon.
Manitoba RCMP say the attempted theft on December 18 happened at around 5:15 a.m. when various electronic devices and surveillance cameras were nearly stolen.
The suspects were startled by the arrival of police and fled the area before making off with any items.
Significant property damage occurred to the school as a result of the break-in.
The teen was arrested on December 20 and RCMP are still seeking his accomplice.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Flin Flon RCMP at 204-687-1423, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.