New hotel theft reported at Confed Cup

JOHANNESBURG: A member of the Brazilian delegation in the Confederations Cup says money and a jacket were stolen from his hotel room, police said on Monday, the second such incident reported during the tournament.

Police spokesperson Sally De Beer said the official laid a complaint of theft after discovering cash and a team jacket missing from his hotel room in Pretoria.

"The alleged theft apparently occurred while the team was away from their hotel on Thursday, June 18, 2009. The incident was reported to the South African Police Service on Sunday, June 21, and a case has been opened and is being investigated," she said.