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Police say a trio of elementary school-aged burglars broke into a Covington home Saturday, stealing a board game, money and cigarettes while their mother was at a parenting class.

Covington Police spokesman Jack West said Monday that the two 6-year-olds and a 3-year-old were the youngest burglars he had ever seen. However, state law prevented police from arresting any of the children and it is unclear whether any action will be taken against their mother, Sarah Davenport, 26.

"It's just sad that children as young as this would be thinking about things like this," West said.

Police were called to the 1100 block of 26th Avenue on Saturday about 11 a.m. by a homeowner who said he had returned from shopping to find the children in his home, West said. By the time officers arrived, the children were playing across the street, he said.

As the officers approached the children, one of the 6-year-olds took what appeared to be a handgun and laid it on the ground, West said. It turned out to be a realistic-looking pellet gun, he said.

In addition to cash and cigarettes, the children had taken a Candy Land game, a box of fudge, a jar of vegetables and two hammers from the home, he said.

While police were dealing with the children, their cousin came up and told the officers that he was babysitting for them while their mother was at a class for foster parents, West said. One of the children is a foster child, though West declined to say which one.

Eventually, police were able to contact Davenport, of 618 N. Buchanan St., and let her know that while state law prevents the arrest of anyone younger than 10, she was responsible for the children's actions, West said. Police did not identify the children because they are juveniles.

Police have notified the Department of Children and Family Services, West said.