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Two accused of damaging Phanatic statue in park
Two men were arrested Saturday morning after a security guard in Franklin Square said he saw them push over the Phillie Phanatic statue in the park at Race and Sixth Streets, breaking its legs, police said.
Two men were arrested Saturday morning after a security guard in Franklin Square said he saw them push over the Phillie Phanatic statue in the park at Race and Sixth Streets, breaking its legs, police said.
Timothy Generale, 24, of Philadelphia, and James Barlow, 26, of Chester, were charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Police said the men ran off after damaging the statue around 5 a.m. and were caught two blocks away.
The statue, valued at $3,000, will cost $800 to repair, police said.
- Diane Mastrull