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Central Valley Family Band Seeks Help After $4,000 in Equipment Stolen
The Moreno's, a family music group, lost sentimental and essential gear in a weekend break-in.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A Central Valley family band called The Moreno's had over $4,000 worth of music equipment stolen from a vehicle outside their home early Saturday morning. The stolen items included a keyboard that previously belonged to the band leader's father, as well as custom guitar pedals. The band, which also works with local schools to provide music education, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to replace the stolen gear ahead of upcoming performances.
Why it matters
The theft has impacted both the band's livelihood and their ability to provide hands-on music education to students in the community. The stolen equipment held sentimental value for the band members, and the loss has created financial hardship as they prepare for upcoming shows.
The details
According to band leader Jake Moreno, the break-in occurred around 5 a.m. on Saturday when thieves targeted his Chevy Silverado, shattering the window and taking more than $4,000 worth of music gear. Among the stolen items was a keyboard that previously belonged to Moreno's father. Bandmate Lawrence Montoya also lost custom guitar pedals that held personal significance. The band, which performs throughout the Central Valley and partners with local schools, relies on this equipment for both their live shows and their music education programs.
- The break-in occurred around 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2026.
- The band has an upcoming performance scheduled at Warnors Theatre this weekend.
The players
Jake Moreno
The band leader and director of The Moreno's, a Central Valley family band.
Lawrence Montoya
A bandmate of The Moreno's who had custom guitar pedals stolen.
The Moreno's
A Central Valley family band that performs throughout the region and partners with local schools to provide music education.
What they’re saying
“It's more than monetary. It's sentimental. A lot of the gear that we use was either passed down or built over time.”
— Lawrence Montoya, Bandmate (kmph.com)
“My job is music, and my job is music with kids. That personal equipment, I like to utilize with kids to provide them a more hands on experience.”
— Lawrence Montoya, Bandmate (kmph.com)
What’s next
The band has filed a police report and provided Ring camera footage to authorities. They have also launched a GoFundMe campaign to help replace the stolen equipment ahead of their upcoming performance at Warnors Theatre this weekend.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the challenges faced by small, community-based music groups when essential equipment is stolen, impacting both their livelihood and their ability to provide valuable music education programs. The Moreno's are relying on the generosity of their local community to help them recover and continue their work.
