Four teenagers are accused of spray painting vulgar images and words on the band shell in East Lyme, police said.
The vandalism at McCooks Park was reported to police at 8:03 a.m. on Sunday. Police found that a large portion of the shell had been damaged by graffiti on the walls and floor, in addition to rocks along the beach.
The estimated cost to clean up the wooden structure is $6,175, First Selectman Mark Nickerson said. The cost does include the rocks that were spray painted and the parks and recreation department labor.
Police said three 16-year-old suspects and one 15-year-old will be charged with criminal mischief.
The teenagers are expected to pay for the damage once they're charged and convicted, Nickerson said.
The Key Club at East Lyme High School wants to raise money to buy cameras for the area, according to the town's first selectman.
