British band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint while on a US tour stop outside San Francisco. On Tuesday, six members of the group had their stage equipment, laptops, passports, and personal items stolen by a suspect who brandished a gun. The incident occurred when the band stopped for breakfast at a Starbucks in Vallejo, California.
A passerby alerted the group that someone was breaking into their tour van, prompting them to intervene. However, the suspect displayed a gun, forcing the band members to take cover inside the store. The situation seemed to have been “very everyday” according to singer Alex Rice.
The police were called, but allegedly refused to respond, instructing the band to file a report online instead. Despite the incident, Sports Team plan to continue with their scheduled show in Sacramento on Tuesday evening and another performance in the area on Saturday.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/dec/03/british-band-sports-team-robbed-gunpoint-tour-california