THONOTOSASSA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary at the Thonotosassa Football Complex.
At some point between 8:40 p.m. on July 30 and 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 1, someone broken into the building that houses the equipment.
The thief cut a combination padlock which secured an interior room containing additional equipment, deputies said.
Approximately 25 shoulder pads and 10 football helmets were removed.
The stolen equipment is valued at more than $2,500. The equipment was privately owned.
"The stolen equipment is used by a youth football league," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "They are left not only wondering who is responsible for this crime but also trying to figure out how they will participate in a sport that they love."
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 813-247-8200.
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