AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of dollars worth of equipment were stolen Monday night from Austin rock band “Ume”.

Guitarist and singer Lauren Larson says they’ve been a band here in Austin for over a decade, touring heavily.

“This neighborhood has been plagued by thefts and robberies lately,” Larson said Tuesday. “We’ve toured in hundreds of shows around the nation so we’re kind of seasoned pros with this. [We have] heavy locks on the trailer, even a boot.” The incident happened on Loralinda Drive, just northeast of the intersection of U.S. Route 183 and Interstate 35.

Not only was the stolen gear expensive, it was heavy. Larson says those responsible must have been scoping out the area before the theft.

It’s been a difficult day for the band, but especially so for Larson. “I also found out that my grandmother passed this morning, so there’s a lot of loss.”

Police checked for fingerprints but had no luck, she said. But Larson’s spirits have been lifted thanks to an outpouring of support from fans, after the band took to Facebook in the hopes of retrieving their stolen equipment.

As for what’s next? “We’ll have to get our amps replaced. One of the amps was the first one I had, since I was 14 years old, it’s what I learned to play guitar on,” Larson said. “It’ll be irreplaceable.”

Austin police say their investigation is open and ongoing.

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