Teens Identified After Destroying 62 Trees In Upper Merion: Police

Police said they have identified the suspects as juveniles.

Jun 28, 2024 10:55 am EDT

UPPER MERION, PA — The two teenagers who police said tore up dozens of trees along a trail in Upper Merion have been identified by authorities and will face charges.

Authorities did not publicly name the suspects but thanked the public for their assistance in tracking down the pair that was responsible.

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

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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.