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Vandals damage baseball field at Klamm Park in Kansas City, Kansas

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vandals damaged fencing and other parts of the baseball field overnight at Klamm Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The city's Parks and Recreation Department posted four photographs of the damage Friday on the Facebook page of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas.

"The Parks and Recreation Department works hard to combat vandalism/damage that takes place in our parks.," according to a statement posted on the county's Facebook page. "These photos were taken this morning after an incident was reported at Klamm Park baseball field. Klamm Park is a popular place for youth baseball leagues and more. It’s always discouraging to see damages like this done to our parks/facilities."

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department urges anyone with information about vandalism in the parks to call 913-596-3000.

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