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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Had an umpire have all of his equipment stolen at the end of a 16U National. Based on where he was parked and the timing it occurred, had to be one of the teams. Sure they thought it was funny, but replacing everything is not cheap.
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I remember that - many of us were stunned that it happened.
I know another umpire who's car windows were smashed and stuff stolen in a hotel lot. He had to use borrowed equipment from his partners in order to continue working that weekend.
Another couple of umpires I know had their car broken into and stuff stolen while several hundred miles from home. One of the equipment suppliers I make sure I purchase from loaded his own vehicle with new gear and met these umpires on the road to resupply them.
It happens, even in good areas and even when you do all that you should. It sucks, but it does happen.