Missouri man charged with stealing equipment from the Dolphins during their playoff game against the Chiefs.
After the Miami Dolphins were eliminated from the playoffs by the Kansas City Chiefs, they had more losses to worry about than just the result on the field at Arrowhead Stadium.
According to court documents, Missouri police officers responded to a theft the day after the Jan. 13 game. Representatives from the Dolphins said a team truck that held both gear and equipment was broken into and items worth more than $45,000 were missing.
A group of potential UCLA recruits were accused of stealing Colorado possessions. Deion Sanders called for leniency in consequence for them.
A group of potential recruits for UCLA were accused of stealing jewelry and cash from the Colorado locker room during the Buffaloes’ game against the Bruins at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Oct. 28, according to a variety of reports.
The names of suspects, from Beaumont High School in Riverside County, were not released. The suspects are minors, Pasadena police said to USA TODAY, and the case was handed to the juvenile division of the district attorney’s office, according to the outlet.
No arrests had been made as of Monday, according to USA TODAY.
UCLA said the students were not there on an official visit. Beaumont Unified School District is cooperating with the investigation.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders called for the Rose Bowl to reimburse players for the missing items, but he also said on Tuesday that he doesn’t want the students accused of theft to “lose opportunities to change their lives.”
“Let’s not crucify and punish these high school kids,” he said. “They are kids. They made a stupid, dumb, idiotic mistake. When I was 17, 18, so did I. All right? So did you.” See his full statement in Bleacher Report.
(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
Some of the items have been returned to the victims since the theft, Pasadena police said to USA TODAY.
The hits keep on coming for the Chicago Bears this week. According to a manager at Soldier Field, approximately $100,000 worth of equipment was stolen sometime Wednesday night. The news was first reported by ABC7 Chicago.
The Chicago Bears are trying to track down equipment that was stolen earlier this week at Soldier Field. https://t.co/bHwfFCgAve
The manager said the stolen equipment includes John Deere Gator utility vehicles and lawnmowers used to prepare the field. The equipment was taken from one of the parking structures at the stadium, and the thieves took down a security fence to drive the mowers and Gators out of the garage. According to ESPN, the equipment was the property of a contractor and not the Bears. The equipment has yet to be located.
The Bears haven’t played at Soldier Field since their Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10. They’re playing another away game this week when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs, so fortunately the stolen equipment won’t make an impact. They return to the lakefront next week to take on the Denver Broncos.
It’s just another odd story to add to the growing list of issues facing the Bears this week. After their Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago has been in the media for everything under the sun. First there were comments made by Justin Fields regarding the coaching staff that gained traction. Then there was the sudden resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams, about which nobody at Halas Hall can speak. And now equipment has been stolen at the stadium.
What else can go wrong for the Bears this week? We probably shouldn’t ask that because, at this point, anything can happen.
Cleveland.com has reported that two Cleveland Browns players were robbed of their vehicles over the weekend. Running back Demetric Felton and cornerback Greg Newsome were the victims of the senseless carjackings. Late Monday night Newsome commented on the situation with a tweet reading “it’s a cruel world we live in”.
News about the thefts came after quarterback Deshaun Watson had his vehicle stolen from a dealership earlier this year. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries from either of the incidents in the past week, though the situation is, obviously, regrettable for all parties involved.
It is unclear if these crimes are related in any way, or if the Browns’ players are being deliberately targeted. Information regarding this spate of thefts is relatively scarce, but with three players now involved, the media is sure to get more involved in reporting details as they become available.
Stay tuned to Browns Wire for updates on the situation.
An Oklahoma man is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can help him retrieve a massive elk-head trophy that was stolen from above his outdoor fireplace.
An Oklahoma man is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can help him retrieve a massive elk-head trophy that was stolen from above his outdoor fireplace.
Robert Daniels of Edmond shot the 1,200-pound bull elk while hunting in New Mexico in 2018. He told KFOR that the animal was large that he required the help of two friends to hang the head after it had been preserved by a taxidermist.
“It’s one of those deals I can’t replace no matter what,” he said. “It just breaks my heart.”
Daniels, who filed a report with the Edmond Police Department, valued the mount at $20,000.
Images courtesy of Robert Daniels
Sayra Lynn, a family friend, on Sunday issued a plea via Facebook to anyone who might have witnessed the theft to contact Daniels. Her post includes an image of Daniels posing with the elk after the hunt, and images showing the mount above the fireplace.
A pro bass fisherman from Kentucky lost more $15,000 worth of gear to thieves after arriving in Texas for a weekend tournament.
A pro bass angler from Kentucky was robbed of more than $15,000 worth of gear after arriving in Texas for a weekend tournament. But Matt Robertson still competed after receiving an overwhelming show of support.
Robertson, 34, arrived in Jasper last week in advance of the Bassmaster Central Open on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. His truck was picked clean, however, during his wife’s visit to a nearby Walmart.
In the truck was 20 years worth of gear, including a trolling motor and a vast lure collection.
“Fishing for a living is something I’ve been working at since I was 11 and for somebody to… you know, almost take your livelihood from you, it feels like, it’s pretty detrimental,” Robertson told WAVE3News before the start of the tournament.
Some of the gear before it was stolen. Photo: Matt Robertson
The angler had earned only $15,811 in eight career appearances on the Bassmaster circuit, and saw in the Central Open an opportunity to boost his standing. However, after the theft he felt compelled to return home.
“I had everything in big totes, including all my tools — jack, tire iron, anything I might need in case of an emergency,” Robertson told Bassmaster. “They unloaded everything, and they left my spare tire.”
But as news of the theft spread via social media, offers of support poured his way.
“I’ve had people offer to send me money through Venmo, PayPal, but I don’t take a free hand-out from anybody,” Robertson added. “I’m a regular, hard-working guy just like the next, and I know how hard everybody works for their money. My conscience won’t let me take anything from anybody.”
However, Robertson reluctantly accepted a tackle-store gift card from a fellow pro who was not scheduled to fish the Open. He bought just enough gear to fish the three-day tournament.
He finished 87th and out of the money – Masayuki Matsushita earned $50,183 for his victory – but left with his faith in mankind restored.
“There hasn’t been a person I’ve run into that didn’t offer ‘anything you need out of my boat — rods, reels, tackle — you just let me know, and it’s yours,’ ” Robertson said. “I thank every single person who’s reached out to me, helped get the word out and the countless people who have sent me pictures of tackle asking if its mine.”
Robertson’s wife had dropped him off at the lake with his boat before visiting the Walmart in Lufkin. Police are investigating and Robertson on Tuesday told For The Win Outdoors that they’re focusing on an older-model white Chevy Tahoe that was caught on security video during the theft.
Robertson was scheduled to meet with an insurance adjuster Wednesday.
–Images showing Matt Robertson are courtesy of Bassmaster
