Searcy Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 http://www.newschannel5.com/news/break-in-reported-at-gibson-guitar-facility A "substantial" amount of guitars and equipment were taken from a Gibson guitar facility after a break-in overnight. Investigators with the Metro Nashville Police Department were called to the Gibson Custom Guitar Shop at 1612 Elm Hill Pike around 5 a.m. Tuesday. A security guard noticed signs of a break-in at the location and called emergency dispatchers. The facility was used for building custom electric guitars. Officers and K-9 units were called to the scene to look for clues into what happened. The Metro Police Mobile Crime Unit also responded to the shop. Authorities said there was an undetermined about of guitar equipment taken. No suspects were found at the scene. Company officials were conducting inventory checks to determine exactly what was missing. They said numerous guitars were taken. It was not yet determined how many, but one investigator said it was "substantial." The suspects were caught on surveillance video. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME (615-742-7463). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yipes! Substantial? I wonder if they had security system? Seems something should have tripped an alarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 OKay!!! Which one of you guys is the culprit?? [sneaky] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 OKay!!! Which one of you guys is the culprit?? [sneaky] The one who bought a fake passport in the ID section of the Forums. Bence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-RAM Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Doesn't seem like a typical establishment crooks would target; my understanding is that thieves tend to favor small items they can turn over quickly for cash. I mean, it's tough enough for an honest person to get any money for a guitar at a pawn shop, I can't imagine what it would be like for a crook with a hot guitar... I'm thinking it was an 'inside job', or at least involved insider knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Doesn't seem like a typical establishment crooks would target; my understanding is that thieves tend to favor small items they can turn over quickly for cash. I mean, it's tough enough for an honest person to get any money for a guitar at a pawn shop, I can't imagine what it would be like for a crook with a hot guitar... I'm thinking it was an 'inside job', or at least involved insider knowledge. Exactly what I have been thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 They might’ve shredded the evidence by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-RAM Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 They might’ve shredded the evidence by now. Ar-ar-ar! If they haven't, they'll be sticking their neck out! Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Had to read twice. Deja Vu. Happened before but, it was in broad daylight, and it was the authorities doing the robbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 They'll bring them back tomorrow. Bad minit00nerz, crappy nuts, no nibs, sharp fret ends. The usual. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Anyway, it's both interesting and sad. We all loose when something like this happens. For Gibson, it will obviously put their schedule back months, and if they were custom orders, means they won't get the stuff they ordered for awhile. Not to mention, having to replace the equipment before they get up and running again. I can see taking the guitars...likely end up with different serial#'s on EBAY, or sold on other sites to China or somewhere. But what about the equipment? Was it tooling? or just tools to be sold? hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 They'll bring them back tomorrow. Bad minit00nerz, crappy nuts, no nibs, sharp fret ends. The usual. rct Maybe THAT'S why they took the tooling too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Now they have less Pauls :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibson Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I was sleeping,so it wasn't me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Ar-ar-ar! If they haven't, they'll be sticking their neck out! Stay tuned! I wouldn't fret about it. They'll be gotten at the next criminal pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-RAM Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 They'll bring them back tomorrow. Bad minit00nerz, crappy nuts, no nibs, sharp fret ends. The usual. rct I figured YOU'D be hot on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-RAM Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm surprised none of you guys have any leads for the authorities... O.K., I'm done here - I'm starting to feel like Tim Vine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGgypsyboy Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I read the same thing just happened in California at the Carvin Guitar shop. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Terrible. I read the same thing just happened in California at the Carvin Guitar shop. Thieves must have their eyes on musical instrument manufacturers all across the country. Well in that case they've got half of them already! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Ar-ar-ar! If they haven't, they'll be sticking their neck out! Stay tuned! They'll have a lead soon. Don't fret. They'll find someone to pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 rct, you're slipping man, I'll ask the question you were supposed to ask. Did they take the cases too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 There goes my Custom 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 rct, you're slipping man, I'll ask the question you were supposed to ask. Did they take the cases too??? dammit I'm gettin old dammit rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 1464114828[/url]' post='1772282']rct, you're slipping man, I'll ask the question you were supposed to ask. Did they take the cases too??? Lol, that's the question I was waiting for him to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 The customs officials (no pun intended this time) should keep watch for a large consignment of Chibsons being rejected back to China I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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