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<p>NANTICOKE &#8212; City police are investigating a rash of vandalism suspecting two people are involved targeting businesses.</p><p>A black duffel bag was found by police containing vice grips, pipe cutters and other tools.</p><p>According to police, copper tubing was cut and stolen from an exterior air-conditioning unit at Nanticoke Fitness Center on West Main Street on Oct. 7.</p><p>The next day, Oct. 8, police said copper tubing was stolen during a burglary at Pennsylvania Coin LLC Warehouse and from an exterior air-conditioning unit at Giuseppe&#8217;s Restaurant, both on North Market Street.</p><p>Police recovered the duffel bag at the warehouse.</p><p>Forensic examinations indicate at least two men were involved in the vandalism.</p><p>Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to call Nanticoke City Police at 570-735-2200 ext. 212. All information will be kept confidential.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Ed Lewis</p><p>elewis@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div>

Nanticoke police investigating vandalism binge