Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent break-in leaves $50,000 in losses

Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa is busy getting ready to help struggling Bay Area families with the organization's annual holiday tents. But, they're now asking for community support after a recent break-in cost them an estimated $50,000. Tampa holiday tent break-inOfficials with the organization said the theft happened at the Metro Ministries Hillsborough holiday tent site in the West Shore area. They said aluminum from their pipe and drape along with several other items were stolen — resulting in an estimated $50,000 loss. Metro Ministries said the materials were staged for all four of its holiday tents in Hillsborough, East Pasco, West Pasco and Pinellas. The organization said a report has been filed with law enforcement, and they're cooperating with the investigation. Metro Ministries material replacementsThis break-in comes as the organization prepares to help more than 30,000 Bay Area families and children this holiday season. They said replacing the stolen items adds an unexpec