England World Cup equipment stolen in US

World Cup equipment belonging to the England national team has been stolen in the United States, prompting an investigation by local, state, and federal authorities.

The theft occurred when vehicles transporting the team's gear to their training facility in Kansas City were broken into. Reports indicate that balls and boots were among the items taken.

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Yesterday, officials in Kansas City learned that at some point between their over-the-road transport from Florida to their arrival at the training facility in Kansas City, goods belonging to the English national team were stolen from the team’s transport vehicle.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the equipment was stolen during its transport from Florida to the team's Swope Soccer Village base. "Public safety officials at the local, state and federal levels are working to trace where in the United States the items were seized and all individuals who may have been involved," Lucas stated.

England is scheduled to begin training at Swope Soccer Village on Saturday before commencing their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday. Further group matches are scheduled against Ghana and Panama.

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Public safety officials at the local, state and federal levels are working to trace where in the United States the items were seized and all individuals who may have been involved. Further information will be provided by authorities at a later time.