Westchester County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three people who entered the Playland amusement park in the overnight hours of September 23-24, 2025 and committed acts of theft and vandalism. The trio arrived on the Playland Beach in a small boat a little before midnight on Sept. 23. Then they climbed a fence to enter the amusement area. The intruders:
- Vandalized an electrical room, cutting or ripping out fiber optic cables for phone and internet service;
- Stole 200 stuffed animals, which they hauled away in garbage bags;
- Attempted to throw a photo booth off the boardwalk but were unable to do so.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “This incident is both infuriating and heartbreaking. Being young is one thing — being destructive is another. I am angry and deeply disappointed by the actions of the individuals who broke into Playland Park and caused such senseless destruction. Playland is a place that brings joy and memories to families across Westchester and beyond — not a playground for reckless behavior or criminal acts. These young people didn’t just damage property; they violated a beloved community space and disrupted services that our staff work tirelessly to maintain. Tearing out fiber optic cables, stealing from the park, and attempting to destroy equipment is not just vandalism — it’s a betrayal of the respect and pride we expect from members of our community. I know our County Police are working hard to identify those responsible, and I urge anyone who recognizes these individuals to come forward. Actions like this have consequences, and those responsible will be held accountable. Playland belongs to all of us — and it deserves our protection, not our destruction.”
The suspects have yet to be identified. Anyone who recognizes them is asked to contact detectives in the General Investigations Unit at 914-864-7916. The County Police also maintain telephone and electronic tips lines for the public to provide information. Calls, e-mails and text messages to these tips lines are confidential. Tipsters can remain anonymous if they chose.
- Voice Tip Line: (800)898-TIPS (8477);
- Electronic Tips: Send email, text messages and small video clips to tips@wccops.com;
- Mobile App: The WCPD Mobile App contains a home screen Submit a Tip button to enable tips to be sent confidentially or anonymously. It is available for Apple and Android phones. Enter Westchester County PD in the app store search bar to locate and download it.
