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Mexico National Team’s Training Gear Stolen in Oakland Ahead of Japan Friendly

Police are seeking public tips in a case that prompted heightened security at the Oakland Coliseum.

Overview

  • Oakland police opened an auto-burglary investigation after a team utility truck was broken into overnight between Sunday and Monday in a downtown lot near the players’ hotel.
  • The team said thieves took training items such as resistance bands and rolls of gear, described the loss as minor, and continued practicing.
  • A police union official told CBS the haul totaled thousands of dollars, including a cleat steamer valued at about $2,500, though officials have not released an itemized list.
  • Police asked the public to share tips, photos or videos to help identify suspects as no arrests have been announced.
  • City leaders said security will be tightened at the Oakland Coliseum for Saturday’s Mexico–Japan friendly, which has drawn large turnouts of fans at team events.