Any aspiring bands hitting the road this season should be aware that van heists are becoming more frequent. St Louis is particularly notorious with many in the last few months.
Also, in Oakland, K-Flay had her entire van and Uhaul lifted in early November, no equip has been recovered.
The Denny’s in Vallejo CA has had more than a few van breakins, including Joe Ely’s
TBF friends, The Decemberists famously suffered a devastating loss several years back when the thieves cut through the side of the trailer and made off with everything.
Be safe witcher van, anything non replaceable should not be left unattended