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Eight Teen Football Players Arrested for Systematic Theft

12/10/2025

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Eight teenagers from the Philadelphia youth football team, the United Thoroughbreds, were arrested in Polk County, Florida, for allegedly stealing more than $2,200 in merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described the theft as systematic.
The teens used Uber to reach the store.
All eight players face felony charges and must return to Florida for court.
The United Thoroughbreds lost championship game 26-6 to Coco Tigers.

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Eight teenagers from the Philadelphia youth football team, the United Thoroughbreds, were arrested in Polk County, Florida, for allegedly stealing more than $2,200 in merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd described the theft as systematic.
The teens used Uber to reach the store.
All eight players face felony charges and must return to Florida for court.
The United Thoroughbreds lost championship game 26-6 to Coco Tigers.