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Mexico Team's Training Gear Stolen From Truck in Oakland as Police Open Probe

Preparations for Saturday's Japan friendly continue without disruption.

Overview

  • Oakland Police confirmed the equipment-truck burglary and asked for tips, photos or video at 510-238-3951 and [email protected].
  • The break-in happened overnight Sunday into Monday in a downtown parking lot near the team’s hotel, police said.
  • Stolen items were training materials such as resistance bands and rolls of gear, not player valuables or match equipment, according to the team.
  • Team representatives characterized the theft as a minor incident and kept the squad on its training schedule for the Japan match on Sept. 6.
  • City Councilmember Noel Gallo said security will be heightened at the Oakland Coliseum, with investigators reviewing surveillance footage and witness accounts.