Arab Strap Robbed Of $6,000

Arab Strap have been robbed of a whopping $6,000 in cash on their American tour.

The band and the crew were in a restaurant on Sunday evening (April 9) when the cash was allegedly stolen from a bag.

Tour manager Teresa Murray says: "The band and I were at Nick's Roast Beef Restaurant (located at 16 South 2nd Street) and I forgot my purse at the table and when I returned to the restaurant, all the money was gone."

Police have launched an investigation but have not arrested anyone so far.

Transdreamer Records' Sally Pye added: "It's a sad day when these things happen. It's so difficult for bands to tour these days and it's literally all of the money for the tour. Hopefully, we will find the thief."

It’s not the first time the tour has been met with crime. At a gig in Seattle on March 28, support act Whisper In The Noise were attacked at knife point and their manager’s front teeth were knocked out.