Stolen bass!

[Dave W]

Oh, and get this nonsense.

The detective told me that someone had posted pics of one of the basses on Craigslist, so he printed the pics out. When I told him that was me posting and it was my bass, it made me suspicious so I asked him if anyone had given him pics of the guitars and he said, "nope".

I can't believe that, if you are serious about looking for your stolen instruments, you wouldn't give the cops detailed descriptions and photos. So, I went on the internet and emailed him pics of a pink paisley Strat and a Fender Electric XII, just like the two stolen from Mitch.

Doesn't seem to me that the victims (other than me) are looking too hard for the stolen instruments...

Now that's a little suspicious. I already wondered if the thieves might have had some inside info from someone in another band. If no one else seems to be looking hard, maybe there's a reason.

[dadagoboi]

IMO, going to the police is like going to the hospital, you or someone else has to take a personal interest in your case or you won't get the full attention of the professionals unless you're a big wig or there's a lot of publicity.  I guess it depends where you grew up and what you expect from "those in charge."

[Denis]

I personally think the whole thing is suspicious, but I feel obligated to verbally express certain things and not put them in writing...

[Dave W]

Okay, gotcha loud and clear. Until you find out more, makes sense to watch what you post.

[Denis]

Yeah, you get the picture. I'll post straight updates as I learn more...

[Denis]

Absolutely no new information on this lately. The detective told me they are at a dead end unless the guitars resurface or they catch the guy with the Crown Vic.
However, true to his word, Mitch did send me a check for the loss of the Jerry Jones. That's a positive though I still miss that bass!

[Highlander]

Negatives and positives are a part of lifes rich tapestry... I can only hope they learn to up their security...

Keep looking... you never know...

[Dave W]

I'm glad you got the check. It doesn't replace your bass, though, and somebody still knows something.

[Denis]

Definitely won't replace that bass. Even the guy from the local Jerry Jones dealer said that color (Seaburst) was damn rare. I'll keep looking though!

Funny thing is, I don't want another one. Mine was the one I wanted from the first time I saw it.

[Dave W]

That's understandable, especially in light of your suspicions. That bass is probably still around the area, someone is laying low.

[Nocturnal]

You could always post one of those "reward offered for the safe return of...no questions asked" kind of deals. That might get someones attention. Plus if you had a friend or two snooping around at the planned meeting place, you might get a license plate # or something else to help track the thieves. Not a perfect plan, but it might get your bass returned.

[ack1961]

Hey Denis,

There's a "swap meet" on Sat 8-Oct at 2112 Percussion in Raleigh.
You never know what people will bring to these things for a "quick sale".
I'll be there for most of the day as my kids are both playing sets - I'll keep an eye out for the JJ.

Details:

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[Denis]

Hmm, I might have to go to that since I'm only about a mile and half away. Thanks for posting!

[Dave W]

Hmm, I might have to go to that since I'm only about a mile and half away. Thanks for posting!

Just in case, you might want to put the police detective's number on your speed dial.

[ack1961]

Hmm, I might have to go to that since I'm only about a mile and half away. Thanks for posting!

Good luck - maybe one of the vendors there might recognize the JJ if you bring a picture.
I'm bringing my Dano '63 RI to hopefully sell there - gotta be better than responding to the cretins on Craigslist.
Steve