Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Break-In at Lawrence High School

Sheriff Abbott reports that on October 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a 911 call was received from a neighbor reporting a broken window and a subject standing outside Lawrence schools.

Deputies responded and discovered that a window at Lawrence High School had been broken. While deputies were investigating, a male subject exited the school, and a short foot pursuit ensued. Deputies apprehended the subject shortly afterward.

During the investigation, deputies determined that the 44-year-old male, who is from Illinois, had used a ladder to access the school and break a window above the gymnasium. The male then entered the building and attempted to access offices within the school. After being unable to gain access, he broke interior office windows.

The male then took cash, keys, and candy from an office.

The 44-year-old male was arrested and lodged at the Van Buren County Jail.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.

Assisting Agency: Michigan State Police