Cruz Pedregon is a loyal member of the NFL’s Oakland Raider Nation. In supporting his team, Pedregon stopped by a local team store outside of the Oakland airport to stock up on his Raider “stuff” prior to the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.

Pedregon purchased some neat items but after exiting the store was greeted with a surprise gift.

Cruz Pedregon is a loyal member of the NFL’s Oakland Raider Nation. In supporting his team, Pedregon stopped by a local team store outside of the Oakland airport to stock up on his Raider “stuff” prior to the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.

Pedregon purchased some neat items but after exiting the store was greeted with a surprise gift.

“I did what any loyal fan would do, I stopped at a store that sold my favorite team’s merchandise,” said Pedregon. “I was only in the store for about ten minutes and came out to notice the rear driver’s side window of my rental car shattered and on the street.”

Pedregon said the thieves stole his backpack which was loaded with a few personal items but contained no money or credit cards.

“It’s a shame,” Pedregon said. “The store’s security guard said the thieves target rental cars. It’s a shame this kind of stuff happens.”

The store has signs which suggest all personal items should be secured.

“Yeah, the trouble with that is I read it afterwards,” Pedregon said.

Pedregon admits the area where the store is – is a bit rough.

“The In-N-Out Burger has a full-time, armed security guard, so what does that tell you?”  Pedregon asked.

Pedregon doesn’t hold out much hope for his personal belongings being returned, but did make use of one of his purchases. Mounted proudly in his pits during last weekend's event was an Oakland Raiders flag which he gave away during pre-race introductions.

“We Oakland Raider fans are proud of our colors, regardless,” said Pedregon.

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