Two Florida boys are facing multiple charges after authorities say they caused more than $50,000 in damage inside an elementary school—and their own mothers ultimately helped police identify them. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, 12-year-old Felix Cohen Romero and 13-year-old Bentley Ryan Wehrly allegedly entered Friendship Elementary School in Deltona on September 13. Investigators say the boys first got onto the campus during the day before returning later that evening. Once inside, they allegedly damaged the library’s media center, throwing books across the floor, knocking over furniture, breaking a glass door and leaving graffiti behind. Deputies were called after a fire alarm was triggered and discovered the area heavily vandalized. Surveillance footage later showed two suspects entering the building, with one reportedly wearing a Monster Energy cap and both covering their faces.

After authorities released images and footage, investigators received numerous tips from members of the public. However, the most important information reportedly came from the boys’ mothers, who recognized their children and contacted police. The sheriff’s office said both boys confessed after being identified and acknowledged that they had returned to the school to look at the destruction and allegedly cause additional damage. Each faces charges including two counts of burglary, two counts of trespassing on school grounds, criminal mischief and theft. The case will proceed through the juvenile justice system, although officials had not detailed the potential consequences. The decision by the mothers to turn their sons in drew considerable attention online, with many commenters praising them for holding their children accountable despite how difficult the situation may have been. Some also suggested that helping repair or clean the damaged school could be part of the boys’ consequences.