Prospective UCLA recruits identified as suspects in Colorado locker room robbery: reports
Four California high school students, believed to be prospective UCLA recruits, have been identified as suspects in jewelry and money taken from Edinburgh University. Colorado locker room during the Rose Bowl last month, according to multiple reports.
The Pasadena Police Department seized items found in a search targeting students from Beaumont High School in Riverside County, a spokesperson confirmed to the spokesperson. Los Angeles Times.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks through the locker room after stopping the Rose Bowl to take on the UCLA Bruins on October 28, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
The Pasadena Police Department said in a statement that tips helped lead investigators to the suspects.
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“Our investigators worked diligently to follow up on all leads, which led to the prompt execution of search warrants,” read the statement, via the Times. “The investigation will continue. “
According to reports, no one has been arrested in the case, but the students are believed to be involved UCLA football recruiters.
UCLA Athletics said in a statement to The United States today Monday that the suspects were not on an “official” trip at the time of the alleged riot.
A new statue of the late great UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue stands outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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“As this is an ongoing investigation, we cannot confirm anything other than that the individuals were not on official travel.”
The burglary happened during the Bruins’ 28-16 win over the Buffaloes on October 28. Some of the items reported included jewelry and money.
Some of the stolen items were reported to have been returned by mail, a Pasadena spokesman told the Los Angeles Times.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on from the sidelines during the first half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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The high school of the suspects also issued a statement to USA Today saying it was “sorry and disappointed” by the alleged involvement of the students.
“We strive to instill strong character and integrity in our students, and the alleged actions do not represent our core values as a school, district, and community. Although the students at the UCLA-Colorado football game were not part of a school. sponsored incident, the District is cooperating fully with the Pasadena Police Department’s investigation. “
