Peoria police search for vandals who caused $30-40K worth of park damage

PHOENIX — The Peoria Police Department is asking the public for help in finding suspects responsible for vandalizing and causing tens of thousands of dollars of damage to a local park.

Last week, on Wednesday at approximately 12:55 a.m., an unidentified suspect in a black Ford 1999-2004 model 4-door truck was seen driving into the entrance of Paloma Park near Lake Pleasant Parkway and Dixileta Drive.

The damage consisted of cut electrical wires and eight of the park’s electrical boxes were destroyed, according to reporting by ABC15.

Scheduled family events and games were canceled due to the damage.

What does Peoria police know about the suspect?

The suspect is believed to be a white male, about 20-29 years old and was seen wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt with a light blue logo centered on the back along with black pants, according to a Peoria Police Department press release.

@PeoriaPoliceAZ seek assistance in Identifying Suspects and Vehicle Involved from a Criminal Damage Incident from Paloma Park on Wednesday, January 29th. For more information -> https://t.co/gUz7QRrty6 #Peoriapoliceaz #PeoriaPDAZ #Peoriaaz pic.twitter.com/A6pjYBzLXU

— Peoria Police (AZ) (@PeoriaPoliceAZ) February 6, 2025

The suspected pickup truck had “red and white markings on both rear fenders,” according to police.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect or incident is being asked to contact Peoria Police Sgt. Cooper at 623-773-8860.

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