A number of retail stores have been hit by what is likely a group of organized thieves. They have no significant preferences as to brand, PRS, Gibson and Ernie Ball have all been taken from stores in Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Rockford Since January. Retail outlets in the area should check their stock and watch carefully.

Private individuals are not be targeted.

A group of thieves called “The Travellers” is in the area. They have been seen in several stores. The tip-off is a woman in a floor-length coat, with a male accomplice or two, and of late, a teenager. There is a report that they have been arrested in Algonquin, but this group is know to be larger than just these people.

If you are a store owner and need more details, please contact us privately. We are working on a system to notify businesses of these types of loss prevention issues, but it isn’t quite live yet. Include your store details and contact information. Send an email to bryan@gearsecure.net.

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