SEQUIM — Three Sequim teens accused of breaking into a Sequim tattoo parlor Nov. 29 have pleaded not guilty to felony burglary in Clallam County Superior Court.
Tyler J. Townsend, 19, pleaded not guilty to second-degree burglary, second-degree malicious mischief and second-degree theft Friday. A two-day trial is set for Feb. 28.
Jordan M. Hartman, 19, pleaded not guilty to second-degree burglary Dec. 10. His trial also is set for Feb. 28.
Hartman and Townsend — along with a 17-year-old teen — are accused of breaking into The Tattoo Guy shop, 618 E. Washington St., during a power outage.
Police alleged that the teens caused at least $1,500 in damage to “windows, doors and glass display cases,” and that several items, including $2,800 paintball guns, were taken, according to the certification for probable cause.
The juvenile male pleaded not guilty to second-degree burglary and second-degree malicious mischief Dec. 2.
Second-degree burglary is a Class B felony that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
A witness told Sequim police that all three entered the building after the teens broke storefront glass, court records showed.
Hartman and the juvenile were arrested near the business.
Townsend was not apprehended Nov. 29. He was served with a warrant Dec. 1 and released on his own recognizance.
Hartman was released one day after his arrest.
