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.

The following was stolen from a retail store in the central Chicago area:

**PLEASE NOTE**

This instrument was stolen from the same retail store that lost a Musicman Silhouette in the February 23 listing. It is likely that the same thieves are responsible for both. There is a possibility that the thieves would try to sell both at the same time.

Musicman Luke with trem

Graphite pearl with matching headstock

Rosewood fretboard

Serial number G43808

Police report HS183627

Chicago Police Department (312) 744-5983

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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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The following was stolen from a retail store in the central Chicago area:

Musicman Silhouette guitar – white with black pickguard

Serial number G41209

Police report HS176487

Chicago Police Department (312) 744-5983

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.

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.

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Stolen from a retail store in Arlington Heights IL.

Paul Reed Smith McCarty Korina Black Sunburst.
Serial Number: 135598
Stolen without case.

Arlington Heights Police Department case number 10-02677

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.

A car was broken into in Chicago. Taken were a Roland A90EX Keyboard Controller, serial unknown. It is in a black case with missing latches. There are two red straps on the keyboard for removing it from the case.

ZAG toolbox containing 2 SM58′s, 1 Beta 58, 1 Behringer microphone, 2 Boss Volume pedals.

If you come across this gear, the case is filed with the Chicago Police Department, Area 3.
Phone 312-744-5983
Case Number HS139727

Keep an eye out.

Please follow us at twitter.com/gearsecure, myspace.com/gearsecure or facebook for updates.

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.

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.

Please follow us at twitter.com/gearsecure, myspace.com/gearsecure or facebook for updates.

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.

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.

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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