Thousands of dollars worth of tools stolen from Pasadena Southwest Little League shed; suspect arrested

Suspect arrested for Little League robbery

Police arrested a man they said stole thousands of dollars worth of tools from a Pasadena Little League.

PASADENA, Calif. - A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools from a shed used by the Pasadena Southwest Little League over the weekend is in custody, according to police.

What we know:

The Pasadena Police Department said the incident happened on Saturday, July 26 at Allendale Park's Little League facilities in the 1100 block of Marengo Avenue.

Officials said none of the Little League equipment was stolen and that the suspect got away with power tools worth more than $4,000. 

On July 30, police served a search warrant on a suspect, later identified as 27-year-old Freddy Solario, Jr. of Pasadena. Solario, who has a criminal history, was arrested shortly afterward. 

Officials said some of the power tools stolen from the facility have been recovered.

What they're saying:

In a Facebook post, Pasadena Southwest Little League shared photos and videos of the suspect, and wrote, "To the person who did this: You didn't just steal equipment, you stole from a community of children who show up every day with heart, hustle, and hope."

The full post read the following:

"Early Friday morning, our Pasadena Southwest Little League community was shaken. Someone broke into our equipment shed and snack shack, stealing thousands of dollars in baseball gear, supplies, and the spirit of a place built by volunteers, families, and kids who just love the game. 

This space is more than just bats and helmets… it’s where memories are made, friendships are built, and dreams take flight.

To the person who did this: You didn’t just steal equipment, you stole from a community of children who show up every day with heart, hustle, and hope.

If anyone saw anything suspicious near Allendale Park in the early hours of Friday morning, or has any information that could help, please contact the Pasadena Police Department or DM us directly."

What's next:

Formal charges are pending review by the Pasadena District Attorney's Office.