When it comes to the LA wildfires, Hall of Fame tennis champion Pam Shriver may be one of the biggest losers.
The broadcaster was first forced to evacuate her home during the devastating Palisades fire, and then the car containing some of her most valuable tennis trophies was stolen from the Los Angeles hotel where she was staying. was received.
“My heart goes out to those who have experienced the double disaster of having to deal with the effects of such a horrific fire, while also suffering the secondary trauma of having a crime committed against their property.” she told KTLA5..
Since the first fire broke out on January 7, police have arrested more than 50 people on suspicion of looting and theft.
Shriver, 62, was on vacation with her children when the fire broke out. Her housekeeper evacuated the Brentwood home and rescued Shriver's four pets.
She moved with her children to a hotel in Marina del Rey, but on Thursday morning she discovered her Dodge Durango filled with memorabilia had been stolen.
“I don't think they were going to get the trophy and I don't think they were big tennis fans. They just happened to be in the back,” she said.
It's unclear which trophy was stolen, but Schreiber won the Australian Open seven times and five times with tennis partner the legendary Martina Navratilova during her illustrious career. Wimbledon,4 us open He won four French Open doubles titles.
Schreiber had a message for the person who stole his car:
“Now, we have to come together,” she said. “Let's all feel a sense of community. . . . Let's do the right thing. If right now we're giving people more stress and worry and a lack of confidence that they feel safe. Not.”
