Bats missing in park burglary

Published 11:19 am Friday, February 24, 2012

A dozen softball bats are missing in a burglary reported Thursday morning at Halls Ferry Park.

The bats valued at $60 each were the only items taken from four buildings owned by the city, police Capt. Bobby Stewart said.

The buildings included a concession stand and three maintenance buildings, he said. Three of buildings are leased to private entities, Stewart said.

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The break-ins were discovered about 7 a.m. by City of Vicksburg Parks and Recreation workers. Halls Ferry Park has six baseball fields and tennis courts.