Stolen Los Hermanos Familia trailer recovered, but equipment missing and damaged

LUBBOCK, Texas — Los Hermanos Familia has recovered its stolen equipment trailer, but the nonprofit says significant damage and missing supplies have left it facing substantial replacement costs.

The trailer contained equipment used for the organization’s annual Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing event, a free family fishing event in Lubbock.

“We found it!” the organization announced in an update.

But the recovery came with disappointing news. According to the organization, a World War II-era tent, approximately 170 poles, tools and lighting equipment are missing. Tables and other contents were damaged, and the trailer itself sustained significant damage.

The organization said all locks had been cut or damaged.

“We will have to get a new trailer,” the organization said, adding that a complete assessment of the losses will be conducted after the equipment is returned home.

Insurance won’t cover equipment losses

Although the trailer has been located, Los Hermanos Familia says its insurance will not cover the contents, leaving the nonprofit to replace missing and damaged equipment through community support.

The organization has established the “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” Equipment Recovery Fund to help cover those losses.

Donations can be made online at loshermanosfamilia.org/makeadonation.

Contributions can also be directed to the fund through the Community Foundation of West Texas, 6102 82nd Street, Lubbock, TX 79424. Donors should designate their contributions for the “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” Equipment Recovery Fund.

Grateful for community support

Despite the losses, the organization expressed gratitude to the community for its help following the theft.

“We’re going to still need the public’s help since insurance won’t cover but I’m so grateful to the public!” the organization said.

A full inventory of the damage and missing equipment remains pending.

Lubbock Lights will continue following developments as the organization works to recover from the theft and replace the equipment needed for its community events.

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