The city of Manteca is facing turmoil after authorities say a new cricket field is covered in dog feces. The vandalism occurred on Sunday at Doxy Park, a pitch that is under construction and has not officially opened since last month. The city called the vandalism a “hateful and senseless act” in a post on its Facebook page Tuesday, confirming that police are investigating it as a hateful act against city property. Ta. Officials said the vandalism occurred just one day after the city's Love Manteca event, a day dedicated to various volunteer projects throughout the community. “We are saddened to think that someone would target a public space intended for fun and recreation in such a disrespectful manner hours after an event that was supposed to bring the community together in a spirit of unity and positivity,” the city said in a statement. It's unfortunate,” he said. The city says the new cricket field was not funded by the city's general funds, but with a grant meant to provide a convenience to residents. But now city officials must clean up the mess left behind. The city is asking anyone with information about the vandalism to come forward. See more of California's top stories here | Download the app.
The city of Manteca is facing turmoil after authorities said its new cricket pitch was covered in dog feces.
The vandalism occurred on Sunday at Doxy Park, on a pitch that was under construction last month and has not officially opened.
The city called the vandalism a “hateful and senseless act” in a post on the city's Facebook page Tuesday.
Police confirmed they are investigating the incident as a hateful act against a city facility.
Officials said the vandalism occurred just one day after the city's Love Manteca event, a day dedicated to various volunteer projects throughout the community.
“We are saddened to think that someone would target a public space intended for fun and recreation in such a disrespectful manner hours after an event that was supposed to bring the community together in a spirit of unity and positivity,” the city said in a statement. It's unfortunate,” he said.
The city says the new cricket field was not funded by the city's general funds, but with a grant meant to provide a convenience to residents. But now city workers will have to clean up the mess left behind.
The city is asking anyone with information about the vandalism to come forward.
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