Super Bowl Security Information Stolen In Arlington

ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) - Something is missing from the Super Bowl, and the Arlington Police Department is remaining tight lipped.

There was word Friday night a theft involving secure items regarding the Super Bowl had occurred recently in Arlington.

Arlington Police say security efforts for Super Bowl XLV, coming up on February 6, have not been compromised due to the theft.  The department says due to a pending investigation they could not elaborate other than to say they had recovered some of the stolen items.

Arlington Police would not confirm any additional details, saying by email "This is an ongoing, open investigation. We are not discussing any details at this point."

In an emailed statement, the NFL said "The Arlington Police have done an outstanding job so that no security or credential information for the Super Bowl has been compromised."

The items stolen included security credential information that was not for the game itself.  An NFL spokesman says the information stolen was only artwork, and no actual credential or personal information.

The NFL says they have taken steps to ensure the security of Super Bowl XLV credentials, which have yet to be printed.

Crews are working around the clock at the stadium to get it ready for the game.  The Arlington Police Department has been working with Dallas and Fort Worth Police, along with numerous other departments and federal law enforcement agencies, for months to ensure a safe game and surrounding events.

Agencies who had learned of the thefts say there was not a great sense of urgency due to the thefts.

Calls into the Dallas Cowboys and Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck have not been returned.