Suspects sought after youth football field vandalized in Philadelphia

The city's electricians union has already offered to make the $30,000 repairs at no charge.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A youth football field in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia was targeted by vandals, leaving kids without a place to play.

Authorities say sometime in early October, thieves stole the wiring from inside the field lights.
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This has jeopardized the boy's football season and girl's cheerleading season, officials say.

The city's electricians union has already offered to make the $30,000 repairs at no charge.
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Police say now the search is on for those responsible for the damage.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call Philadelphia police.
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