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$100K in equipment stolen from Soldier Field

By Fox 32 Digital Staff
Updated  September 22, 2023 6:36pm CDT
South Loop
FOX 32 Chicago

$100K in landscaping equipment stolen from Soldier Field

Soldier Field says nearly $100,000 worth of equipment was stolen from Solider Field property Wednesday night.

CHICAGO - Soldier Field says nearly $100,000 worth of equipment was stolen from Solider Field property Wednesday night. 

The equipment was ride along mowers and John Deere Gators that belong to a contractor of Soldier Field, not the stadium or the Bears.  

The offenders ripped the protecting fence line off its foundation to get to the equipment. 

Equipment stolen from Soldier Field. 

A Soldier Field spokesperson said the estimated value of the theft and damage is $100,000. 

The theft was discovered Thursday morning and reported to Chicago police. They are currently investigating.