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Barry Werner

Browns’ home field at FirstEnergy Stadium damaged by vandalism

Someone decided to go for a joyride during the overnight hours Tuesday and damaged the football field at First Energy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns.

The unknown person broke into the stadium and drove a vehicle onto the grass playing surface, causing “some superficial damage,” according to the team. Aerial TV footage showed looping tire tracks spanning half the field.

The Browns said the stadium’s grounds maintenance crew is repairing the surface.

“We take pride in the strong reviews and reputation of our stadium’s playing surface,” the Browns said in a statement. “We have been in touch with the NFL on the matter and are confident after repair our field will be ready for Sunday’s game vs. the Tampa Buccaneers.”

Per News5Cleveland.com:

The Cleveland Police Department is investigating the incident as a possible break-in. Police say it appears someone may have jumped a fence and used a golf cart to cause the damage.

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