Two benches stolen from Amsterdam park

Benches stolen from Amsterdam soccer field

Police are investigating the theft of two youth soccer benches from an Amsterdam park. The benches were reported missing from the lower field at Veterans Park. They are valued at over $1,000. They are used by the youth soccer program in the summer. About 350 kids play in the club and it is a place for children to socialize with friends while playing soccer.

Police are investigating the theft of two youth soccer benches from an Amsterdam park.

The benches were reported missing from the lower field at Veterans Park. They were stolen sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, investigators told NewsChannel 13.

They are valued at over $1,000.

The benches are used by the youth soccer program in the summer. About 350 kids play in the club and it is a place for children to socialize with friends while playing soccer.

The person or persons uprooted the benches by pulling out the stakes and removing the sandbags that anchored them, police said.