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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.