A Grammy-nominated band has postponed its Bay Area tour stops after its truck — loaded with instruments and stage equipment — was stolen in Oakland, derailing a scheduled Berkeley performance and several upcoming shows.

Moonchild, a soul and jazz trio from Los Angeles, said the theft happened Wednesday, April 29, hours before it was set to take the stage at the UC Theatre.

“This morning our truck was stolen in Oakland,” the band wrote in a statement on social media. “It had all our stage design, wardrobe, lighting/audio gear, merch and instruments for the Waves tour. So, we’re heartbroken to say that we have to reschedule the rest of our tour. Berkeley, Sacramento, San Diego, we are so sorry.”

It wasn’t clear where the van was parked when the theft occurred. 

The UC Theatre said tickets purchased for the original date will be honored when the show is rescheduled.

“Unfortunately, tonight’s Moonchild show at The UC Theatre in Berkeley has been postponed,” the venue said in a statement. “We are heartbroken to say that the truck containing all of Moonchild’s stage design, wardrobe, lighting/audio gear, merch, and instruments for the Waves Tour was stolen last night.”

The band’s Northern California stops have been moved to late July, with Berkeley rescheduled for July 29 and Sacramento for July 30. Southern California dates in Los Angeles and San Diego are now set for early August.

Moonchild — a trio made up of Amber Navran, Max Bryk and Andris Mattson — formed in 2011 and has built a following for its blend of neo-soul, jazz and R&B. The group earned a Grammy nomination for its 2022 album “Starfruit” and released its latest project, “Waves,” in February. 

The album, the band has said, explores themes of “grief, healing, and growth.”

The Oakland Police Department has not released details about the theft. It’s also unclear whether any suspects have been identified or if the equipment has been recovered.

A request to OPD for comment was not returned Thursday, April 30.

The incident prompted an outpouring of support online, including from Bay Area fans. 

“Yo, I’m here in Oakland if you guys need anything. I’m sorry my city did this to you,” DJ Umami, the resident DJ for the San Francisco Giants, wrote in a comment.