Two arrested in Heinz Field break-in attempt
by 9 NEWS Staff
PITTSBURGH - Investigators said two local college students of Middle Eastern descent were caught trying to break into Pittsburgh's Heinz Field overnight.
According to authorities, the two men tried to climb the walls around the stadium, but were caught on surveillance by two security guards who work at the field.
The attempted break-in took place around 2:30 a.m. Pittsburgh time. State police, the local bomb squad and the FBI were all called to the scene.
Authorities alerted every NFL team of the break-in attempt.
The Steelers are set to take on the Denver Broncos this afternoon. The game will go on as scheduled according to authorities.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper is planning a news within the hour. We'll bring you developments as they occur.
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by 9 NEWS Staff
PITTSBURGH - Investigators said two local college students of Middle Eastern descent were caught trying to break into Pittsburgh's Heinz Field overnight.
According to authorities, the two men tried to climb the walls around the stadium, but were caught on surveillance by two security guards who work at the field.
The attempted break-in took place around 2:30 a.m. Pittsburgh time. State police, the local bomb squad and the FBI were all called to the scene.
Authorities alerted every NFL team of the break-in attempt.
The Steelers are set to take on the Denver Broncos this afternoon. The game will go on as scheduled according to authorities.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper is planning a news within the hour. We'll bring you developments as they occur.
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