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Former Hiroshima Carp player arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft
Hiroshima police arrested former Carp player Daisuke Tada, 30, on suspicion of breaking into a home and stealing.
Police say he entered a woman’s apartment in Hiroshima’s Naka Ward in May and took cash and a bankbook.
One account says the cash included about 18,000 yen and 500 US dollars, while another lists about 18,000 yen and a bankbook.
The woman did not know Tada, according to police.
Tada has admitted to the allegations, saying they are correct.
He previously played for the Hiroshima Carp, a professional baseball team, from 2015 to 2017.
Police are investigating whether he was involved in other cases; no further action is described.
Hiroshima Prefectural Police arrested former Hiroshima Carp player Daisuke Tada on suspicion of breaking into a woman’s home and stealing cash and other items.
Police allege that Tada entered the woman’s apartment in Hiroshima’s Naka Ward in May.
Sankei News reported the stolen property included about 18,000 yen and bankbooks, while TSS reported 18,000 yen and US$500.
Tada, 30, has acknowledged the allegations, according to police.
TSS reported he had previously been arrested in Tokyo in September on suspicion of using a stolen credit card.
- Who
- Former Hiroshima Carp player Daisuke Tada, 30, was arrested.
- What
- He is suspected of breaking into a woman’s home and stealing cash and other items. He has acknowledged the allegations, police said.
- When
- The alleged burglary took place in May; Tada was arrested on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- A woman’s apartment in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Japan.
- Why
- Not stated. TSS reported that investigators believe he may have been short of money.
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Police allege Tada entered a woman’s apartment in Naka Ward and stole cash and other property.
TSS reported that Tada was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of using a credit card taken from another person.
Hiroshima Prefectural Police arrested Tada on suspicion of burglary and theft.
- Suspect
- Daisuke Tada, 30
- Arrest date
- October 19, 2026
- Alleged location
- Naka Ward, Hiroshima City
- Reported stolen cash
- About 18,000 yen; TSS also reported US$500
- Former team
- Hiroshima Carp
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