Over $10,000 worth of jerseys, equipment stolen from Richmond Little League
Thieves steal little league equipment
A Richmond little league association is facing an uncertain future after thieves broke into a trailer and stole equipment needed for the upcoming season. Now theres a call for help to restock what has been stolen.
RICHMOND, Calif. - Richmond Little League is facing an uncertain start to its 2027 season after thieves broke into a storage trailer and stole equipment valued at an estimated $10,000 to $11,000.
Richmond Little League equipment stolen
What we know:
The theft happened Sept. 3, according to league Vice President Daniela Rueda Wallace. Someone cut the locks on the trailer and took jerseys, field equipment and other supplies.
The league serves more than 200 children ages 4 to 16 each season. The stolen jerseys were intended for players who will register for the upcoming season.
Among the stolen equipment was a cart used to maintain the playing field and keep it up to national Little League standards.
Photos shared by Richmond Little League, showing players and a sign asking for equipment donations.
Richmond police investigating
The backstory:
Richmond police are investigating the theft. As of Monday, no suspects or motive had been identified.
Wallace said the theft is not the first time the league has been targeted. In previous incidents, thieves have broken into a snack shack storage container and stolen league merchandise intended for children and parents.
But Wallace said this theft is particularly significant because of the value of the equipment and the timing. The league’s all-volunteer staff is preparing for the season, which is scheduled to begin in early March.
"We had somebody break in," Wallace said. "We assume it is somebody that’s here at the park. This isn’t the first time, but this time it is the most significant as we’re preparing for the start of the 2027 season."
The league has installed new locks on the trailer.
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Fundraiser and replacing equipment
What's next:
Volunteers are also turning to the community for help replacing the stolen equipment. Parents and league supporters have shared a GoFundMe campaign on social media in hopes of raising money.
The league already relies heavily on community support and fundraisers to help cover its expenses. Registration costs $195 per child, a significant expense for some families.
"We do a lot of fundraisers throughout the season, but a lot of the money comes from our community who is already struggling financially," Wallace said.
The league is now working to determine exactly what equipment will be needed based on registration numbers and the size of each team.
Wallace said the most urgent priority is replacing the stolen cart and other essential equipment before January.
"If we don’t replace our cart and some of the other equipment, definitely before January, I do believe there will be significant changes to the season," she said.
Those changes could include a delayed start to the season or the cancellation of some games, Wallace said.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Richmond police.
The Source: Information in this story came from Richmond Little League Vice President Daniela Rueda Wallace and the Richmond Police Department. This story was reported on Sept. 14, 2026 by KTVU's Jesse Gary from Richmond, Calif.