Soccer is supposed to bring the world together, but it might also draw some negative attention in certain circumstances. Unfortunately for E-40’s restaurant, it brought thieves who burglarized the restaurant he co-owns twice within the same day. Per KRON-TV, The Lumpia Company in Oakland was burglarized, with the thieves running off with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise, electronics, and equipment, some of which was specifically purchased for the World Cup.

Co-owner Chef Alex Retodo said that the thieves broke in twice on Sunday morning. The culprits reportedly stole a laptop and a kitchen blender, along with other items intended to help screen the games.

Retodo shared security footage of the culprits breaking into the restaurant on Instagram, where he asked followers for help identifying them.

“We won’t lie—this one hurts,” Retodo wrote. “Incidents like this make us think twice. When people steal from a small business, they’re not just taking equipment—they’re taking from the employees, the customers, the community events, and the dreams behind it all.”

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