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Burglars Steal 40 Chromebooks From Antioch Tutoring Nonprofit

Stolen donated Chromebooks have halted daily tutoring and forced an urgent fundraiser to replace gear before summer programs start.

Overview

  • The RR Learning Center reported that someone broke into its Antioch site and took 40 donated Chromebooks along with laptops and livestream equipment.
  • The nonprofit said the break-in occurred between Thursday and Friday, and it has filed a police report about roughly $18,000–$20,000 in losses.
  • Staff reported that burglars pried open locked equipment racks and cut camera cables, and the organization says there were attempts to access its bank, PayPal and Venmo accounts; those claims are still developing.
  • RR Learning Center has asked the public to watch for anyone selling multiple Chromebooks and will hold a taco fundraiser on Sunday, June 28, to raise money to replace the stolen devices before summer programs begin.
  • The loss affects services used by more than 250 students across Antioch and Pittsburg, removing daily tools for homework help, job-readiness training and live instruction and creating immediate obstacles for families who rely on the center.