Crime & Safety
Pole-Destroying Eagles Fans Sought By Philadelphia Police
While some poles were climbed after the Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory, others were torn down. Police are now looking for the culprits.
PHILADELPHIA — Overzealous Philadelphia Eagles fans not only climbed poles during Sunday's Super Bow LIX victory celebrations, they tore some down.
Philadelphia Police are now asking for help finding those responsible for the destruction.
According to police, traffic lights at Juniper and Market streets were torn down by a large group of people Sunday night.
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Three traffic light poles were damaged beyond repair.
No one was hurt, police said.
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If you see these suspects, do not approach them and instead contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.
Anyone with information about this crime or these suspects is asked to contact Det. Lyons or Det. Winward with the Central Detective Division at 215-686-3093 or 215-686-3094.
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