The following gear has been reported stolen from during a break in to a musical instrument retailer in Chicago’s Lincoln Park area in the early morning hours of December 10th:

Epiphone Viola Bass Vintage Sunburst – Serial Number 0808201472
Lakland 5 String Deluxe Skyline Series Cherry Sunburst – Serial Number 080919987
Musicman Stingray Bass 3EQ  Black with Black Pickguard – Serial Number E67264
Musicman Big Al Bass Vintage Sunburst w/ Black Pickguard – Serial Number F25339
The Bass Company 5 String Bass Natural w/ Wood pickguard – Serial Number 5000037
Sennheiser MD421U MKII Cardioid Dynamic Microphone – Serial Number 138230724
Sennheiser E609 Silver Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone – No serial number given

Chicago Police Department – (312) 744-8263

Police Report Number HR-682343

Keep an eye out.

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This equipment has been reported stolen. If you see these items, think of your safety first. We advise you not to purchase the item from anyone claiming to be the owner. If you feel safe with pursuing it further, contact your local law enforcement, referencing the above case number.

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We have received a few questions about listing thefts retroactively.

Yes. Absolutely.

Give us the information – Description of the gear stolen, serial numbers, police report number, and the police department where the report was filed – and we will contact the police in that area to see if the case has been resolved.

If the case has not been resolved, the equipment in question is STILL CONSIDERED STOLEN. We will be more than happy to add these cases to our listings.

Our goal at Gearsecure.net has always been to have a web site that serves both community and business, and gives greater functionality and exposure to our core purpose of loss prevention and recovery. The site as it exists now has been successful at developing community and awareness, but it is now time to take the next step and build our planned web application. We need your help in funding this, and our exposure in the industry. We’re asking for a small donation of only $5 towards our goal of $5,000. Click the “Donate” button to give via paypal.