Happy Valley family alleges thief stole $400 worth of youth softball jerseys

The Turners, who run the Happy Valley HAVOC softball team, say the alleged thief was caught on security camera taking the jerseys from their porch.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:56am by

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled youth softball jersey against a dark background, capturing the gritty, investigative aesthetic of the crime scene.A stolen youth softball jersey, the victim of a brazen porch piracy incident, now lies discarded and forgotten.Portland Today

A family in Happy Valley, Oregon, says a thief stole $400 worth of custom youth softball jerseys from their front porch, leaving the coaches scrambling to find replacement jerseys before an upcoming tournament. The incident was caught on the family's security camera, showing a man taking the package and driving off.

Why it matters

Porch piracy is an ongoing issue in many neighborhoods, and this incident highlights the impact it can have on community organizations like youth sports teams that rely on fundraising and equipment to operate. The theft has created an inconvenience for the coaches and disappointment for the young players who were excited to wear their custom jerseys.

The details

According to the report, the Turners run the Happy Valley HAVOC softball team for girls aged 14 and under. The family says the alleged thief followed a delivery truck to their home and boldly took the package containing the custom jerseys from their front porch in broad daylight. The Turners have filed a police report, and while they were able to get some last-minute replacement jerseys, they are not the same custom ones that were stolen.

  • The incident was captured on the Turners' Ring security camera on April 18, 2026.
  • The Turners' softball team has a tournament scheduled for this weekend.

The players

April Turner

A coach of the Happy Valley HAVOC softball team.

Drew Turner

A coach of the Happy Valley HAVOC softball team and April's husband.

Happy Valley HAVOC

A youth softball team for girls aged 14 and under that the Turners run.

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What they’re saying

“'There's a lot of hidden expenses that no one thinks about. And, stuff like this puts a wrench in the plans, you know, especially when you got… 12, 13-year-old girls that are very excited to have their uniforms, their names on the back and their personal number.'”

— Drew Turner, Coach

“'Bring them back. Just throw them back on my yard. I don't care, but I'd love to get them back and get these girls fitted for the weekend.'”

— April Turner, Coach

What’s next

The Happy Valley Police Department is investigating the incident, and the Turners are hoping the thief will return the stolen jerseys so the team can wear them at their upcoming tournament.

The takeaway

This theft highlights the challenges that community organizations like youth sports teams face when dealing with porch pirates and the impact it can have on the young players. It underscores the importance of neighborhood security measures and the need for stronger deterrents against this type of crime.