Crime & Safety

Vandals, Burglars Hit WDHS Concession Stand, Police Say

A band parent picked up on what West Deptford police believe was an attempted break-in, and they also discovered evidence of vandalism.

An apparent burglary attempt at the West Deptford High School (WDHS) concession stand caused about $50 in damages, police said.

On August 24, police said, the parent of a WDHS marching band member discovered that two of the doors to the stand had been damaged. 

The parents reported that at an Aug. 13 practice, the facilities had been intact.

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Police report that the stand was never entered and is still in operable condition.

Upon investigation, they also observed evidence of vandalism on the side of the building: "Rick + Debbie" had been spray-painted inside of a heart.

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