NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsOctober 26, 2026Hillsborough County
Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent break-in leaves $50,000 in losses
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Metropolitan Ministries reports an estimated $50,000 loss after a break-in at its West Shore holiday tent site, where thieves stole aluminum pipe and drape materials staged for four regional holiday tents. Organization officials stated the stolen supplies affected materials meant for sites in Hillsborough, East Pasco, West Pasco, and Pinellas counties as preparations underway to assist over 30,000 families this holiday season.
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The break-in forces the charity to absorb unexpected replacement costs and secure substitute materials from vendors just as it launches its annual holiday meal and Christmas support outreach.
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locationHillsborough“County site of the targeted holiday tent and where materials were staged.”locationTampa“City where Metropolitan Ministries is located.”PersonDr. Sarah Combs“President and CEO of Metropolitan Ministries who released a statement regarding ”locationWest Shore“Area where the Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent site experienced the break-i”locationEast Pasco“Region where holiday tent materials were staged.”OrganizationMetropolitan Ministries“Charitable organization reporting a break-in and $50,000 in losses at its holida”OrganizationFox 13 News (WTVT)“News outlet reporting on the incident.”locationWest Pasco“Region where holiday tent materials were staged.”locationPinellas“County where holiday tent materials were staged.”