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$35K Camera Gear Stolen From Baseball Team's Bus Hours Before College World Series Debut
Troy photographers borrowed gear from the NCAA and local hosts after cameras and lenses worth $35,000 were stolen from the team bus.
Omaha police are investigating the theft of about $35,000 in camera equipment from the Troy University baseball team bus, discovered Sunday morning before the team's game at Charles Schwab Field.
The bus had been parked at the Hyatt hotel on 12th Street since 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a police report, with the theft discovered shortly before noon Sunday.
Items reported stolen included five camera lenses—a Sigma 60-600, Sony 200-600, Sony 70-200, Nikon 70-200, and Nikon 200-400—plus a Nikon Z9 camera body and batteries, forcing Troy photographers to use borrowed equipment.
The NCAA, CWS Omaha, Creighton Athletics, and Omaha Athletics loaned equipment to photographers, enabling them to capture the team's 12-8 win over Ole Miss and share content with the university.
Omaha Police spokesman Michael Pecha confirmed Monday that no arrests have been made, though the investigation continues as Troy remains in the College World Series.