Stolen mandolins

[Ravon]

I feel your pain Mando, I've been burglarized myself....twice! I took the family on vacation just recently for seven days and went to some extraordinary lengths hiding my valubles (Guilds too) before we left but it could happen again at anytime.

 

[kyguild]

Man, that is just horrible, Mando...hope someone spots your stuff and gets it back to you. We were burgularized once several years ago, but a neighbor saw the guy going in our basement window and called the cops. He was staring at a shotgun when he tried to come back out of the house. He ended up taking care of himself a few years later with a drug overdose....

ky

 

[Dr. Spivey]

That sucks, Mando. Hope you get your stuff back.

 

[kitniyatran]

Elrod,

I'm so sorry about your loss. It's like loosing a dear friend...always there through the good times, through the bad times. We love our musical instruments...they become a part of us. So, so sorry. Hope they are recovered (in perfect condition) and the thieves are caught. Glad to hear the music stores in your area are helping, as well.

Best of luck, MS. Keep us posted, we're cheering for you.

The Breedlove(which a couple of stores saw today & are helping) is worth a lot more money, but Victoria's been with me since 1984, and is the one of my mandos I've always considered the least disposable. I'm worried she may not make it home.

 

[dreadnut]

Solid lead already? Awesome. Crackheads aren't too bright.

 

[West R Lee]

Solid lead already? Awesome. Crackheads aren't too bright.

He/they need to have their heads cracked!

West

 

[fronobulax]

Mando - sorry to hear that. I hope they recover the instruments intact and can give someone jail time for the theft.

If they do recover things I hope you have patience. I had stolen items recovered but they sat in a police property warehouse for several weeks before they decided they could return them to me and still prosecute the thief.

 

[Curlington]

Sincerely sorry you have to go through this. Been there myself. Dave

 

[kitniyatran]

Mando - sorry to hear that. I hope they recover the instruments intact and can give someone jail time for the theft.

If they do recover things I hope you have patience. I had stolen items recovered but they sat in a police property warehouse for several weeks before they decided they could return them to me and still prosecute the thief.

At least I'll know they're safe if they're in lockup for a few weeks. I still have three I can play, and my guitar is safe at home; looked like they didn't touch it!

And thanks for all the empathy & wishes; I appreciate all.

 

[kitniyatran]

Documenting instruments online can payoff. The Breedlove came home from the Sheriff station today, while the thief-girl culprit spent the day being interrogated. I'm hoping the impending grand theft auto, breaking & entering & other charges will loosen her tongue, eventually. And that she''ll out her partner in crime, as well.

Big time Thank You due to Guitar Center of Fort Myers, Florida for being determined to help a picker in need. They gave the Sheriff's department the info they needed to do their job.

 

[cjd-player]

That's great news, Mando !!!

I hope everything gets back to you in good condition and in a timely manner.

 

[West R Lee]

Elrod......allright! Man, I'm happy for you. I too hope they're in the condition in which they left your home. Man, that's great!

West

 

[kitniyatran]

Thanks, Carl; so do I!

 

[chazmo]

Thanks, Carl; so do I!

I'm sure it'll be fine, Mando! I'm so happy to hear this, and big kudos to GC for playing fair and stepping up!!!

 

[adorshki]

Documenting instruments online can payoff. The Breedlove came home from the Sheriff station today, while the thief-girl culprit spent the day being interrogated. I'm hoping the impending grand theft auto, breaking & entering & other charges will loosen her tongue, eventually. And that she''ll out her partner in crime, as well.
Big time Thank You due to Guitar Center of Fort Myers, Florida for being determined to help a picker in need. They gave the Sheriff's department the info they needed to do their job.

EXCELLENT!! Aren'tcha glad the Sheriff's there to help dissuade you from helping in the interrogation? I know I'd be feeling fretty "persuasive" if it was me.. :lol:
I'm just getting kinda fed up with all the selfish people who don't give a d--n about anybody else and just leave a swath of trash and destroyed property in their wake.... :evil:
Your apparent calm in this affair is very admirable. 8)

 

[kyguild]

Great News Mando!!! Hopefully your other babies will be coming home close behind the Breedlove!

KY

 

[ladytexan]

Good for you! And, a big thanks to GC for helping catch the thief (hopefully, soon-to-be thieveS).

 

[krysh]

wow :shock: , sorry and congrats, hope the second one will pop up too.

 

[TonyT]

Good guys win !!!

 

[Default]

Great news, Mando! Hope the rest follow in short order!