62 Trees Ripped Out Of The Ground In Upper Merion: Police

Two men appeared to rip through a huge stretch of forest along a local trail, authorities said.

Posted Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 11:47 am ET

UPPER MERION, PA — Two men ripped out 62 trees from the ground along a trail in Upper Merion in a bizarre act of vandalism, police said.

The incident occurred on Sunday, June 9 along the Crow Creek Trail near the Sweetbriar Shopping Center, which is located on 216 W. Beidler Road.

The men, both described as in their late teens or early 20s with white skin and backwards hats, were also carrying fishing gear.

Some of the trees are missing, and others are just damaged, authorities said.

Police did not speculate on a potential motive for the incident.

If you recognize the men, contact the Upper Merion Township Investigations Unit at 610-265-3232 or arathfon@umtownship.org.

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