Mar 1 2010

General Warning Greater Chicago Area

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.

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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Mar 1 2010

Stolen in the Central Chicago Area

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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Feb 28 2010

Stolen Fender Jazz 1975 reissue from an individual in Van Nuys

A Fender Japanese 1975 reissue was stolen from a van near a rehearsal space in Van Nuys, CA.

Item: Fender Jazz Bass “Made in Japan” 1975 Reissue
Serial: A011715
Distinguishing features: Sunburst, inlays, square fret markers, small “TRUST” sticker near strap screw, ding in upper edge of hip curve, studded leather strap with straplocks, Seymour Duncan “Basslines” pickups, Badass II bridge, SKB hardshell case with stickers on it.

Police Report # 100907236 (updated 3-3-10)
Police Contact: 818.374.0040

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Feb 23 2010

Paul Reed Smith Dragon Stolen from a store in Hollywood, CA

*****Update*****

This guitar has

been recovered.

A Paul Reed Smith 2002 Dragon Black Cherry was stolen from a store in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, the 14th of February. The Serial number of the guitar was XXXXXXX.

If this is located, please contact the Hollywood, CA police department.

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Feb 23 2010

Stolen in the Central Chicago Area

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

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Feb 22 2010

2010 Fundraiser

Fundraiser

In 2009, we launched this site with some big plans for our business. Our first step was to develop our social network, and build relevant information to attract visitors. We have been working on our mission of returning musical instruments to their rightful owners, bringing awareness to the counterfeit issue, and helping retail businesses avoid operating loss in our scam warnings and reference materials. We’ve heard from a number of you about instruments you’ve lost years ago and still miss, and we’ve seen a couple of recoveries. For what we’ve done, we feel very successful. But it is time to make this work even better.

In 2010, it is time to take the next step, and develop a larger network of professional followers and develop our web application. This we application will do much more than what the site currently can, including:

  • Creating user accounts for individuals and businesses
  • Automatic notification to local businesses surrounding a theft via email
  • Improved and confidential scam alerts for the retail industry
  • Automatic uploading of listings for individuals and businesses
  • secure off-site data storage for businesses and individuals
  • Used gear pricing guide based on on-line auctions
  • Law enforcement access
  • iPhone and Android apps

And many more features we shouldn’t get into just yet. We need your support to help develop this application. We are looking for seed money to help get this going, coming to the very manageable amount of $5,000. Now, we have almost 2,000 followers on twitter. If half of those gave $5 apiece, we’d be there. But we also have followers on Facebook and more people find is every day. The button below will go to our paypal address. If you feel this is a worthy cause, and if you can spare $5, please consider helping us out.

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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Feb 8 2010

Stolen Serato Scratch in Country Club Hills IL

Stolen Rane TTM57SL DJ Mixer with Serato Scratch Live serial number 708829.

Country Club Hills IL Police Report 10-709.

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Feb 8 2010

Stolen in grab and Run in Northridge CA

A retail store in Northridge CA found itself the victim of a grab and run with three guitars taken.

Stolen were:

ESP LTD LEC1000VB  Serial W09090414
Fender American Special Stratocaster HSS Serial Z9532180
Schechter Hellraiser Floyd Rose Black Cherry Serial H081201439

Suspect was a single white male, 5′10″ baseball cap, Dickies jacket, shaved head. He jumped into a black Mustang with a white racing stripe, Plate 4XdX649.

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Feb 8 2010

Stolen Paul Reed Smith McCarty Korina Chicago NW Suburbs

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

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Feb 4 2010

Stolen Relic Stratocaster in Pasadena

Stolen from a retail store in Pasadena, CA.

Fender Relic 1956 Stratocaster Desert Burst Custom Shop Serial Number B48273

If you see this instrument, please call your local law enforcement and refer to Pasadena case number T10000068 (Temporary number).

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