Guitars stolen as musician loads van outside pub: St James Road, Northampton
(NN5 - Wednesday, 2 December, 2009)

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of two guitars outside the Foundryman public house, St James between 11.30pm and 11.40pm on Saturday 28 November.

Officers have released images of the distinctive guitars, which were stolen along with the cases, while the owner was packing away his musical equipment.

The first guitar is described as:

• Sun-burst orange Ovation semi-acoustic
• shallow bowl
• cut away on the neck behind the fret board and a brass plate in the middle of the guitar engraved with ‘In loving memory of grandma 1999, Agnus'

It was in a black Ovation guitar case.

The second guitar is described as:

• brown Luna semi-acoustic
• henna print pattern
• pale wood finish
• cut away on the neck behind the fret board and a rubber bung in the sound hole

It was in a black guitar case.

Officer Rebecca Thomas, investigating the theft, said:

"These items are of great sentimental value to the owner and are very specific in style.

"We are appealing for anyone who saw something or knows where these guitars are, to come forward.

"Given the specific nature of these items, there is a chance that they may be taken outside of the County, so we would urge anyone who knows anything to come forward."

Anyone with information can contact police on 03000 111222.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Foundrymans Arms
St James Road
Northampton
Northamptonhire
NN5